AWE = Art, Wellbeing and Edibles.
Superpowers? I sometimes wish my superpowers were more exciting. List-making is not terribly sexy or awe-inspiring. I visualize what needs to happen then scribble (with .09 lead pencil and paper) the amounts then compile all the amounts into another list, then figure out the day …
Every culture has their flatbread—tortillas, crepes, roti, pita, gözleme, mana’eesh, msemmen, naan—the list of edible wraps from around the world goes on and on. This garbanzo flatbread, a.k.a. farinata, socca, torta di ceci or cecina, is common in Italy, France and northern Africa where garbanzos abound. …
Also known as ‘Seven Flavor Chile” because there are usually seven ingredients (shichi = seven), shichimi is a Japanese dried-spice mixture that can be cooked into dishes or added at the end for a complex punch of flavor. Though regions and families have their own ingredient combinations and proportions, most shichimi contains chiles, …
Sanskrit scriptures describe the universe as being birthed from an egg. The term Brahmanda is from two words: Brahm (ब्रह्म) = ‘cosmos’ or ‘expanding’, and ‘anda‘ (अण्ड) = ‘egg’. The Brahmanda Purana, an ancient Indian text, explains this fascinating concept in great detail. Good reading while you …
Spring veggies are not far off and these miniature bites of goodness will go well with all of them. Spinach, garlic scapes, asparagus, kale, green onions, peas, watercress, fiddlehead ferns, morel mushrooms—-mix any or all of these delicacies with ricotta gnocchi (and butter!) and …
Black Bean paste is a Chinese condiment used in many a dish (hoisin sauce, stir fries, Asian BBQ, noodles), and a secret ingredient of those from Team Umami. It’s bold and tangy and can bump the flavor factor of your sauces manyfold. It can be really difficult to …
Full moon in the North Woods from a couple of weeks ago…back when we were blanked by that white stuff called snow. It’s been an interesting time of skiing in alternating slush-ice-slush-ice-rain conditions during these tropical heat waves, what can you do but enjoy the moment while quietly mourning …
First, a stunning photo by Coleen Sullins. She joined us for a trip to ABR then afterwards sent along this Birch beauty for the post. It almost appears that she was laying down for the shot…I didn’t ask if perhaps she fell while skiing and …
More wax!! For any of you partial to vintage ski paraphernalia here is Something Old and Something New in side-by-side Reds: years ago Swedish wax company Lind-Ex changed their name to SkiGo and here they are together. We bought the new SkiGo Red this year because …
The Montreal River…not frozen. There aren’t many places that can survive a week of temperatures hovering around 40 degrees (F) with multiple days of pouring rain and still have trails with skiable snow. ABR in Ironwood, Michigan is such a place with their dedication …
Completely inspired by Magnus Nilsson of Fäviken in Sweden, these crisps are simple with a most intriguing look. In his cookbook Fäviken, Magnus explains that he started with thicker versions using more types of seeds, then evolved the crisp towards thinner version using only flax. His cookbook photo …
Fuzzy diversions! Friends just picked up their chicks for the year and there are few things in this world more adorable than fuzzy babies. Their nervous peeps filled the room when they first arrived, eventually softening into murmurs as they calmed and settled into to their new surroundings. They would …
Fritter me this. You can make a flavorful mash of nearly anything then fry it up and call it a fritter. British fritters are often coated in a batter before frying, but U.S. fritters mainly consist of main ingredient with some kind of binder (like egg, flour …
Since I’m on a cozy-roll these few weeks, here are a few more images of warm, glowing contributions to the feeling of hygge. This is my lampshade made of agates, I’ve shown it before but as we’re now fully in midst of the chill and long, …
The Baltic Blitz continues… Blinis are a holiday treat in many traditions hailing from Eastern Europe and Russia. In older times they were considered a symbol of the sun because of their round shape and were served at the end of winter to celebrate the coming …
This scrumptious little spread is creamy, buttery, herbalicious and highly snackable for nearly any occasion. It doesn’t have the crumbly texture of French Boursin but it’s still ding dang delicious and great for any edible vehicle that can transport it to your mouth. The …
A little image of Hyggelig for your Thanksgiving week. We’ve officially entered the dark season of candles and warm fuzzies, and some of you may need a strong dose of Danish hygge to survive the ensuing large family gatherings. They say that Danes burn the most candles per capita of any country—the radiant …
“One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it.” . -Clarissa Pinkola …
photo by David Cavagnaro Squash, potatoes, onions, coconut milk, herbs, chili and curry paste…that’s what I had so we’ll see where this goes. It could be good. This dish was an experiment on a chilly afternoon and though it probably dips into the ‘vague recipe’ territory, I …
