This dish is more about keeping things simple and natural, allowing these two beautiful vegetables to shine at their peak. Grilled garlic scapes and summer squash are infused with smoky flavor, and their natural sugars caramelize, turning them into a crave worthy side dish. What are garlic scapes? Twisty, twirly garlic scapes are available for […]
Tags: Zucchini
July 6, 2014
this … With my new cross-city commute each day, hour long traffic jams that evoke a bit of rage are unfortunately the norm. Not that I didn’t know that was going to happen when I accepted the job, but it stings a little when you’re in the midst of it. Hands tightly gripped to the […]

June 30, 2014
this … Although this weekend was quite a wet one, it surely didn’t rain on my parade. There’s a solitude that comes with rainy day naps and comfort baking, one that I gladly welcome. I made these Date, Pecan & Lavender Scones as the pitter-patter of the big drops replaced the music I normally cook […]

June 16, 2014
this … With the abundance of rhubarb I have growing in my backyard, I vowed to use it in more savory applications this year. If you’re new to rhubarb, making a berrylicious cake or oozing crumble pie is a great introduction, but eventually you’ll begin to appreciate its tartness. I can still remember the first […]

Tags: Rhubarb
June 7, 2014
this … If you live around the Midwest, you know how seriously amazing that sun, breeze and fresh air has felt the last few days. You also know how badly we’ve deserved it after the winter we went through. I’ve been soaking up all the rays I can get before my new job starts on […]

May 30, 2014
These aren’t the home fries that are your hangover cure from the local greasy spoon. These are the home fries that cure your hunger from hustling through the market, navigating around strollers and avoiding some nasty road rage in the free parking lot. You know what I’m talking about. I love seeing plants go through […]

May 24, 2014
this … The first rhubarb dessert of the season definitely signals the start of spring for a Minnesota girl. Jams, crisps, buckles and bars — so many recipes I’d love to try, so little time. I’ve also vowed to use this vegetable that’s usually referred to as a fruit in more savory dishes this year, […]

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May 21, 2014
this … Today’s post is bittersweet. It’s easy to leave a job when you aren’t crazy about what you do or your co-workers are the farthest thing from people you’d hang out with on a regular basis. But when you absolutely love coming to work every day and the people around you are positive, uplifting […]

Tags: Chocolate
May 15, 2014
this … Hope you all had a great weekend! Popping in to bring you this Black Rice Salad with Spring Vegetables & Avocado, which was part of the Naturally Gluten-Free Spring Brunch segment I did on Twin Cities Live. Due to the preparation that goes along with getting ready for the show, I didn’t have […]

May 12, 2014
this … Pinch me. It’s starting to become real. Smitten with Squash is now available for pre-order! When my editor emailed me the links to see it live on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, I went through a whole world of emotions in about 9.2 seconds. Joyful, grateful, shocked, and even a little scared. But […]

Tags: Squash
May 8, 2014
this … Hi everyone! Here’s a little recap the Spring Brunch fun I had on Twin Cities Live today, talking about taking the stress and difficulty out of cooking for someone with a gluten allergy – no special ingredients needed. These are three naturally gluten-free spring brunch recipes, simple enough for anyone to make. And […]

April 28, 2014
this … “Sometimes you need to take a departure from what you do in order to get inspiration.” Tori Amos There are several wonderful, beautiful and honestly written blogs that I habitually read amongst the chatter of the internet. What I love about each of them is how they jog my brain and create conversation […]

Tags: Chocolate
April 23, 2014