this … def: Humble. not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive ranking low in a hierarchy or scale : insignificant, unpretentious not costly or luxurious Nothing describes rutabaga better. I think I was 25 before I tasted one, the name alone sounded strange enough for me to write off as “weird”, and looks… […]
Tags: Tomatoes
December 1, 2016
This is the kind of dish that wins friends. Both those who love vegetables, and those who might be convinced to try only because of the cheese. Savory. Rich. A golden, crackly masterpiece. Comfort feelings reminiscent of those I had when eating deep fried cauliflower and cheddar cheese sauce at the local watering hole with my parents when I was young. Except it’s a little more refined, quite impressive to serve, and wholesome, real food magic.

Tags: Cauliflower, Cheese
November 29, 2016
The creamiest white bean hummus is easy to make at home! The secret is using tahini, a little water, and a food processor to make it. I love this hummus for snacking on with veggies and crisps, or slathering it on sourdough bread. It turns out so creamy every time and is extra flavorful. I’m […]

Tags: White Beans
November 25, 2016
This festive appetizer is an attempt to recreate the quite dated dessert pizza, which defines the 90’s in my mind. You know…. shortbread crust with sweetened cream cheese, berries, kiwi, and canned pineapple, and a glossy glaze made from the pineapple juices. But my palette sways less sugary these days, and my ingredients flow with the seasons. So here’s my my modern version of dessert pizza!

November 23, 2016
this … I feel like there’s an article telling me how to deal with anxiety in my inbox every day. Or a tweet. Or a Facebook post. They usually talk about the usual. You know, using exercise as an outlet, taking a bath, meditate, find things to distract. But as someone who deals with generalized […]

November 20, 2016
Life changing. Those are words I don’t typically believe in when it comes to food. It seems to be overused, and maybe a “cried wolf again” term, when one recipe after the other is declared to be the best. But this gluten free biscuit recipe is just that: life changing. Tender, tall, and flaky. Little nooks inside, […]

November 15, 2016
this … There are a lot of food assumptions, judgements, and labels thrown around these days. I get asked at least twice a week if I’m a vegetarian. People assume I don’t eat meat because I post a lot of plant-centric food, and yes, my fair share of sweets. I’m not a dedicated herbivore, or carnivore. I’m an […]

November 3, 2016
I’m homesick. We haven’t moved, but I’ve been on the move. To the tune of six times away from home in the last 5 weeks. I tend to tell myself, “You don’t have kids, so go and do as many things as you can.” I almost feel guilty if I pass up a great opportunity, because […]

Tags: Tomatoes
November 1, 2016
A few weeks ago I hosted my first dinner party. A plated four-course Harvest Meal, built around my favorite fall ingredients and some of my favorite people around the table. Some knew each other, some were meeting each for the first time. But what we all had in common was a love for sharing a meal […]

Tags: Apples, Cauliflower, Squash, Tomatoes
October 29, 2016
this … I’m calling this blackberry baked custard, but in all honesty, I’m not sure what it’s technical term should because it literally has a 3 pronged evolution. It changes (unexpectedly) from dutch baby, to claufoutis, to custard, depending on when you eat it. What I do know is that it’s incredibly delicious at any […]

October 17, 2016
I’m in the midst of a busy month of work travel. The days have been incredibly exciting and long at the same time, trying to complete projects while on and off the road. At the moment I’m home, thinking about the zillion things on my plate (which I did to myself) while sitting outside the CVS Minute […]

October 10, 2016
Oven roasted butternut squash and tomatoes are at the heart of this unique side dish. 3 years ago this time, I was writing a book all about squash. Every single page; 141 of them and 80 recipes. Bound into paperback, with a stock photo of butternut squash on the front. The twenty some photos inside […]

Tags: Tomatoes
October 3, 2016