AWE = Art, Wellbeing and Edibles.
It’s true, there was a similar post last year about lemongrass pork patties, but when something tastes this good it’s okay to do variations on a theme. I made these buddies small for a tapas-style potluck, but you could make them larger for …
Nothing like trying out new recipes on a few hundred people… There was a request for plantains at a large graduation party a couple of weeks ago. I’ve made simple chips before by slicing the starchy fruit and either frying or baking the …
My little Sweet Bean. A few weeks ago a friend asked if I would concoct a hummus out of local ingredients for a celebration at the Farmer’s Market. They wanted to serve hummus in lettuce leaves which is a traditional Iranian dish of spring, …
photo by Roy Hampton It has been so fun going through my father’s photos of our times in Mexico. Good memories of a slower life, and my oh my we all looked so young. This is a print of two nopales (prickly pear cactus) growing …
Red Lentils—one of the most colorful legumes around. They’re nutritious, delicious and they cook fast if you need some quick protein in a meal. Check out World’s Healthiest Foods for an afternoon read on these adorable orange delights. They’re best if rinsed numerous times …
I’m a little under the weather today so have been enjoying numerous cups of this delicious and potent elixir. When we think of turmeric we probably think of curry and the golden-orange brilliance it brings to many dishes. This remarkable root has a bitter side …
An Irish potato pancake just in time for St. Patrick’s day. These are hearty buddies for any kind of meal and a great way to use your leftover mashed potatoes. The basic idea is to mix mashed potatoes with grated raw potatoes and an egg, but …
photo by Coleen Sullins This is our cute little neighbor having lunch at the ABR Rock Fence Cabin, a red squirrel who hung out atop the stack of firewood to better peek in our window. Here he was eating his own snack…but he was also …
This was another hearty soup from the deli days. The cinnamon and clove really help build the layers of flavor, not to mention they smell heavenly while simmering. The ingredients and flavors are of a Mexican móle or adobo with the cocoa, oregano and clove. We …
I was introduced to this dish by my friend Kristen years ago when she created it as a special for the deli. She made it with peanut butter, served it room temperature and it was a favorite of the clientele. Dan Dan Mien, or ‘peddler’s noodles’, of …
It’s been grey and drizzly for days…a perfect time for comfort food. We made Sauerbraten for the Edible Alien Theatre’s Faeries: Autumn Feast many years ago, it was ideal for a chilly fall eve. This (artfully) fuzzy frame is captured from a video shot in …
Apple Cider Syrup was the first recipe posted on this site and it seemed like time to give it another round. Last weekend I was one of the guest demo chefs for the local foods extravaganza “FEAST” in Rochester, Minnesota and the obvious item for …
Is this not one of the most beautiful of Maple Syrup images? Crystalline and glittery, maybe I could wear it as a necklace. Bees would like me. This crystal sat around for many weeks waiting for me to take a photo and it remained …
Definitely one of the Star Trek outer space variety of vegetables. Tiny cabbage-like heads on stalks, these at the Farmers Market have had their giant leaves removed. Usually Brussel sprouts are harvested after a frost which sweetens these cruciferous buddies. Years when I have grown them …
I cannot stop eating this soup. It’s brothy, spicy, and loaded with all the good things. I suppose I have to include a disclaimer about the name so I’m not practicing medicine without a license …but you’ll want to be stocked with ingredients as the cold …
There is something about the slow cook that sweetens everyone. Roasted garlic becomes less sharp, deeper, sweeter, and in some ways more powerful of a flavor in dishes— a more enduring flavor. Roasting is also a way you can preserve garlic to extend its life. Maybe …
If I called this ice cream you wouldn’t even want to try it because you don’t have an ice cream maker or churn. It’s too thick to be called a smoothie. Whatever the name might be, here it is and it’s tasty as-is or could …
Za’atar is a delicious and versatile condiment originating in the fertile crescent of the Middle East. It generally is made from oregano, sesame seeds and salt, and variations may include other herbs like sumac, savory, cumin, coriander, fennel or caraway. Like so many regional condiments or sauces, …
Picadillo is a traditional Spanish and Latin American dish that one could call a ‘hash’. Ground meat, olives, dried fruit, and veggies sautéed together and served with rice or in tacos. How handy is that? A way to use your regional ingredients in a delicious one-dish wonder …
How do you learn about a culture? Travel to the region and wander around indulging in street food. Street-vendor food in Mexico like the carne asada tacos in Hermosillo and churros in Tepic shaped some of my greatest food memories ever and have influenced my food choices my …