There’s something about waiting for all stars to align when it comes to the August harvest, when you have so many fresh, perfectly ripe vegetables staring you in the eyes, longing to become part of a nourishing meal. The markets are overflowing with bushels of sun kissed tomatoes, pickling cucumbers, piles of peppers, summer squash, […]
Tags: Tomatoes
August 30, 2012
A wine glass in hand at 8:00 a.m.? Yes, I did it and oh did I love it. You see, earlier this week I shared a bottle of the beloved Arton Rosé with my gal Allison as we plotted our plan to conquer the world. Literally I couldn’t stop dreaming about the strawberry and raspberry […]

August 13, 2012
Cherries: deep crimson red, sweet like candy, and enticingly fun to eat. This time of year I can’t get enough of them. Greedy me bought 6 pounds worth when Whole Foods had them for $1.99 a pound and I think my teeth nearly turned red from eating so many. It was a change from the […]

July 30, 2012
this … Tomatoes picked straight from the vine, still warm from the sun, and juicy like a peach are the quintessential bode to summer. There are few things I look forward to as much each summer. Living in Minnesota means we are only graced with this form of beauty for about two to three months. […]

Tags: Tomatoes
July 24, 2012
this … Beans are so versatile and a great way to eat healthy on a budget. I throw them into lots of salads for extra fiber and protein, use them as the base for veggie burgers, and even make healthy desserts with them. These Caribbean Barbecue Baked Black Beans are naturally gluten free and were […]

July 8, 2012
Jicama – say it with me: Hick – i – ma! It’s fun isn’t it? And it’s got lots of possibilities in the kitchen. Never had it before? Well, you are in for a real surprise. You look at it and think – geez, it’s got thick skin, it’s hard and dense, and when you […]

June 28, 2012
Radishes can be a tough one for some people to like. They sure don’t get the same love as spring vegetables like asparagus, carrots, or delicate spinach leaves. Paired with butter though, how can you go wrong! I grew up eating my grandmother’s fresh baked bread, smeared with salted butter and slices of crispy radishes. […]

June 25, 2012
Would think I’m crazy if I said massaging kale was therapeutic? Or maybe you think I’m crazy because I just admitted that I massage a vegetable….. :) Yes, they are both true and if you try this recipe you will know exactly what I’m talking about! It’s really a win-win situation with this technique. For […]

June 22, 2012
On Tuesday evening I had one of the most humbling, grounding experiences I will remember forever. Around 5:00 Brian and I hopped in the car to make the drive down River Road to Stockholm, Wisconsin whose population sign reads 66 as you approach. We turned onto County Road J and wound our way through the […]

June 15, 2012
I have to confess…. I may be hoarding rhubarb right now. Not only am I using it every possible way while I’ve got it fresh, I’m freezing it too so that come dead of winter I can make myself this fab rhubarb cake. Waiting 10 minutes after it comes out of the oven is perhaps […]

Tags: Rhubarb
June 7, 2012
I don’t know what it is about grilling but it’s intimidating to me. I’m getting better, but still – it’s not my best cooking technique. Regardless, it was time to try grilling tofu for a meatless summertime barbecue. As I was picking up fantastic spring veggies as the farmer’s market, I started bringing together a […]

May 24, 2012
As I grow up I’m really starting to love Spring and embrace all that it brings. New life is everywhere. The weather gods stop threatening snow and the winter coats get stowed away. Finally the green grass shoots through the soil, the chirping chorus of birds returns and fresh vegetables grace our plates. It’s a […]

May 7, 2012