AWE = Art, Wellbeing and Edibles.
Tapioca ranks right up there in the Cute and Curious Food category. People may have vague memories (good or bad) of tapioca pudding, but if you’re in the Special Diet camp you probably are quite familiar with tapioca being in the ingredient list of gluten …
Making hominy gets to the core of slow food cooking. It’s a process that takes forethought and time, and though the concept is understandable the Complexities of Simplicity emerge. Simple is not necessarily simple. Pre-Columbian cultures began the practice of ‘nixtamalization’ in Mesoamerica. It …
Skis without skiers and skis with skiers at the North End Classic. It’s a small but sweet classic-only race organized by the North End Ski club, complete with the Cookie Classic for shorter people. And while we’re on the subject of ski racing… I’m …
Yes, they really are this color. At least before cooking, but it’s amazing to work with a food that is such a stunning hue! It made me happy. This was going to be a post just in time for Valentine’s Day, but the internet access was far …
The Upper Peninsula sunsets have been spectacular here in the sub-zero air. This is the view from just outside our cabin, right next to the outhouse that I did not include in the photo—you’ve already seen numerous scenic outhouse photos over the years. These …
Spice mixtures, they are limitless! Chinese 5 Spice, Za’atar, Harissa, Shichimi, Jerk, Chermoula…like musical notes creating an infinite number of songs, the combinations and variations of spices are equally endless. Baharat is the Arabic word for ‘spices’, and spices they are. Generally the …
I came across my post from 2014 that sounded perfect for the simpler meals of post-holiday excess so we’ll give it another go around. This little recipe was initially from Food Renegade that I made with a few adaptations. I used canned coconut milk …
I recently came across a recipe for Vegan Nacho Cheese at Brita Britnell’s food blog: Life, One Meal at a Time. Always looking for special-diet options for catering I gave this a try. Yum! I did make a few modifications to increase the creamy …
. Beginning in Sälen and ending in Mora, Sweden, the 90 kilometer Swedish Vasaloppet is one of the largest ski races in the world. Tens of thousands of skiers pilgrimage to Sälen in mid-March to ski, enjoy the spectacle, and some to winter camp along …
Pickled cauliflower would be great in the summer heat but I’ve been enjoying the brightness of this veggie alongside my denser fall foods like squash, stews, and slow cooked meats. There are countless versions of marinated brassicas, though many of us don’t have access …
Are you in need of some simple meals during this season of heavy holiday feasting? Rice and steamed vegetables with this sauce could be your dinner tonight. Maybe add a little tofu or chicken for protein. Then drink some tea, take a walk, breath good air. Sleep …
Chermoula is one of my favorite flavor bombs of all times. To quote a comment from my friend Heather on my Chermoula post of years ago: “One word…MAGIC. This little gem creates magical alchemy with anything it touches. And I have been introducing it …
I’m seeing so many of these ingredients at the Farmer’s Market it seemed like a good time to re-post this little chutney treat from November of 2011. Enjoy! Chutneys-–pungent enough to raise your eyebrows, but sweet and savory enough that you close your …
. My boat! We found this cutie resting near the shores of Lake Superior in Bayfield, Wisconsin. There is not much downtime in the summer for Scott and me but we did manage a quick trip to hang out on Lake Superior, our …
When creating a catering menu that highlights locally grown ingredients there is a certain amount of ambiguity that is necessary, especially if the menu must be decided upon months in advance. No one can possibly know what will be available at an exact date so I cannot promise any …
Need a bacon substitute for a BLT? Oh my, the bacon lover in me says there is no substitute for the Fruit of the Pig…but these tamari drenched roasted eggplant pack a load of flavor that gives satisfaction to the Umami Itch. I made …
Horchata The horchata we had in Mexico was made from rice, sugar, and cinnamon, and maybe rice milk added in. Many a Mexican restaurant will have the churning white liquid in a countertop fountain dispenser, mesmerizing to watch as you wait for your tacos de …
The Weavers were back! June is a full and demanding month for me but I get to end it by providing meals for a lovely group of basket weavers from around the world at the Willow Gathering. This session I peeked in on traditional basket styles …
In honor of the first day of summer here is a refreshing green tea with a light sparkle. Give yourself the gift of an afternoon to sit in the shade, sip this delicate treat, listen to the birds, and enjoy the day. (and no, …
