I love the holidays. Any excuse for a get together where good company combine with good food and drink, and I’m there. A month and a half of these excuses? Yes please. And although many of us tend to take a lot on, no matter the time of year, we
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 for the next few weeks – it’s a keeper. Kale
Mmm…nothing like the tartness of pickled cherry tomatoes, with their extra zing, paired with a soft and sweet chevre! I was hunting around the kitchen for a snack last night, and was so happy to remember the jars of pickled cherry tomatoes I made earlier this fall. Made some toast,
This is going to be the start of a love affair between me and tarts. I just bought some mini tart pans, and they are so cute! (Sorry guys.) I’m pretty excited, and plan to make lots of tarts this winter, from savory to sweet. I broke in my tartlet
I tried Leeks Vinaigrette for the first time late this summer while working at The Market Restaurant. I hadn’t heard of it before but instantly loved it, since I’m a sucker for mustardy dressings. Basically, it’s poached leeks with a mustardy vinaigrette, and is typically served with soft- or hard-boiled
I woke up this morning to a dark, dreary Sunday with the pitter-patter of the rain bouncing off the roof above my head. I couldn’t be more thankful for a rainy day. All I want to do is curl up in bed with a good book, finally break into that
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 you have good access to local summer produce! I just
Happy 100th to Julia Child! I’ve been on a bit of a Julia kick lately, or at least she’s coming back into my radar, likely because of her 100th and smart marketing. I haven’t really been trying to perfect any one recipe lately, but instead have just been trying a
This post should have something for everyone, from vegans to paleo followers, and everyone in between. (Swordfish, lobster, veggie burgers, banana boat s’mores with homemade marshmallows!) I can’t get over how incredible this summer has been. This past week, friends from a semester in Costa Rica flew up to visit,
I am so excited to be reviewing Diane Sanfilippo’s new book, Practical Paleo! Diane, who is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, has compiled a really impressive 400+ page book, outlining the health reasons of why a Paleo diet and lifestyle may benefit you. As a disclaimer, I don’t consider myself “Paleo”,
All things considered yummy 