AWE = Art, Wellbeing and Edibles.
This is part one of a Love Story of Leeks. I sometimes refer to my Helpers, my crew, the band of ingredients that are my secret weapons. Friends I can turn to when something isn’t right—if a sauce is bland, or too bright, …
. The foggy night emerged into a sunny day and left behind a Winter Wonderland. Fern-like crystals of hoar frost on every surface, I had a difficult time keeping my eyes on the road it was so breathtaking. There is something incredible about the reflected …
We rolled home after days of holiday gorging. Rolled—- it felt literal. After unloading the car the first thing I did was to search the refrigerator for something green…and not the fuzzy varieties that might be lurking in the back. Vibrant green was what …
. Brown spreadables, they are not the brightest of treats but they pack a load of flavor. Do not underestimate brownish mushy delights! This Mushroom Walnut Pâté is another of my dependable and crowd pleasing appetizers for catering and would be perfect for a New …
Every year our friend Elisabeth invites us (actually these days we just show up) to her traditional Norwegian Jul dinner on December 24th. Pork roast, boiled potatoes, cooked cabbage with caraway, meatballs, and the best part of all…the riskrem rice pudding with strawberries. She …
. Party treats! Tasty tidbits with the bonus of striking colors —-Red, Green and White—-these could be perfect for an end-of-December Holiday party, or for celebrating the colors of the flags from Italy, Belarus, Algeria, Burundi, Madagascar, Mexico, Lebanon, Iran, Oman, Hungary or Bulgaria! …
Making a soup without stock. We all hear that the best way to make a great soup is to use some kind of broth or stock. But many of us, both professional and home cooks, are often too busy to take that extra step. …
. Again I bring you an idea that is not new but is always worth revisiting. This is a great fall dish and could be an alternative side at the Thanksgiving table—sweet and savory, hearty and warming, I think you’ll enjoy it. Wild …
. I am thinking about sweet festive treats, and I’m also looking over at my massive pile of winter squash. Hmm…. . Custards are a funny thing, some diners love them and some do not. They say that people cannot change, but I say …
Time for a little celebration. Last week was the unveiling of the collaboration between Justin Vernon of the band Bon Iver, Bushmills Whiskey, and Gordy Bischoff of Bischoff Guitars. What collaboration? Four acoustic-electric guitars made from…you guessed it…whiskey barrels! . We’ll get to the guitar …
Here are a few bubbles to lighten your day. . Recently we visited friends in Minnesota who work with a large CSA and they graciously bestowed upon us piles and PILES of fresh rosemary—I felt like I had won the lottery! I know people in North Carolina …
The title says it all, you don’t really need a recipe…but here I am writing anyway. This is about simplicity: quiet food that doesn’t take much thought or many ingredients but has a hint of unusual. When I’m at home I often find myself …
I love tangents, especially ones that involve geeking out. I spent last weekend with two of my sisters, indoors with the curtains drawn and snacks within easy reach as we ventured into a marathon of the watching Lord of the Rings trilogy (extended version …
. This is an incredible time of year. The nights are cool enough for sleeping, the mornings are crisp then give way to a warmth that does not bake my brain but makes me actually want to soak up the sun. The Farmers Markets overflow …
. I give you more diversions with photos from the latest trip to Lincoln, NE. The Burkholder Project is an inspiring artist studio center and gallery started by Ann Burkholder—over 50 artists are involved with this building. Wow! More amazing art! More amazing warehouses …
Cards. There is an inexplicable calm that comes over me when I see, hold and play with a deck of cards. Any roadside stop that involves trinkets and whatnot…if there is a pile of decks on the shelf at the very least I …
I think that these pictures say everything and the less I add the better. I will just give you the setting: a cool August evening, candle lanterns hanging in the trees lighting up the hillside like giant fireflies, a 60’x40′ tent in a grassy …
Interesting combination ¿que no? This salad came from our fifth Edible Alien Theatre (performance-art dinner fundraisers we call E.A.T.) production Shadow & Light. The evening’s show was entirely in shadow, the diners surrounded by seven scrims and we used overhead projectors to provide …
. Lavender, a Wonder Plant of the herbal world. The name lavender is from the Latin word ‘lavare’ which means to wash—it was a common Roman practice to use lavender in public baths. Lavender has been used in healing remedies for ages, but if you …
