Carolina Gold Rice with Fiddleheads & Anchovies

Carolina Gold Rice with Fiddleheads, Kale, and Anchovies with an Egg

It’s been quite some time since I last wrote. A lot has happened since. I celebrated my best friend’s 30th birthday in St. Augustine, Florida: we collected SO many beautiful shells and soaked in some great early beach weather; ate … Continue reading 

Coconut-Mint Mussels with Bacon & Kale

This is my first venture in cooking mussels. I don’t know why I’ve waiting so long. Similarly, I only cooked clams for the first time this winter, and made my first oyster stew recently (although I still don’t know how … Continue reading 

Sophia’s Greek Yogurt with Kale Pesto and a Poached Egg

sheep & goat's milk yogurt with kale pesto and a poached egg

How funny to have a breakfast so reminiscent of summer on an uncharacteristically warm January day. The sweet, fragrant basil was a treat I happily transformed into my old standby, kale pesto, as I promised myself to get a basil … Continue reading 

Ameraucana Breakfast Skillet

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Upon moving to Somerville, I was instantly surrounded by delicious food choices. Walk 5 minutes this way, drive a couple that way, and you’re bound to have a delicious meal just waiting to be gobbled up. I absolutely love the … Continue reading 

Kale Salad with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Kale salad with preserved lemon vinaigrette

Good salads have been strangely absent from my life lately. Perhaps I overdid it this summer, or just got into an uninspired salad rut. Nevertheless, they’re making a happy (and much-needed) comeback in my life. I’ll be making this one … Continue reading 

Beet Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese with Garden Veggies

Garden lunch

I can’t tell you how satisfying it is to go out in the backyard, pick a few things, and voila – a meal. This is so tasty and easy once you have the sauerkraut on hand, and super fresh if … Continue reading 

Rosemary-Duckfat Baked Zucchini Chips

Rosemary-Duckfat Baked Zucchini Chips

This is a great way to turn more veggies into a savory, crunchy snack, especially when you get inundated with squash this time of year. Consider your oven space before making these, since you will need to keep the slices … Continue reading 

Garlic Scape, Pea Tendril, and Bacon Omelette

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Hi friends. I’m sorry for neglecting you. You see, we started spending time together back in the dead of winter – actually, wait, bad excuse seeing as we didn’t have winter this year. Anyways. We got together at a time … Continue reading 

Poached Eggs with Sweet Potato & Parsnip Homefries

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Here’s a lovely breakfast that’s perfect for a spring morning.  Two tasty, farm-fresh poached eggs with mixed veggie homefries. It’s a great use of leftover veggies and is wonderful to enjoy outside! 2 fresh eggs per person Any number of … Continue reading 

Cilantro and Coconut Roasted Chicken with Golden Oyster Mushrooms

Mushrooms and chicken

I’ve always loved mushrooms, ever since I was little. My dad used to make big dishes of scrambled eggs on Sunday mornings, and my favorite part was the sautéed mushrooms. They’re just so meaty and flavorful, and they really enhance … Continue reading