AWE = Art, Wellbeing and Edibles.
There is no end to the mixture of seasonings and herbs that can be mixed with an oil to infuse it. Flavored butters are no exception. Herbs, citrus, garlic, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, spices….all of these are tasty in a whipped butter. I …
I used to cook with tofu like I might cook a fish. Tofu is somewhat bland and fleshy but with a delicate texture…so I started using it as a blank slate for other flavors. This concoction became a Deli sandwich, served with a Lemon …
Mmm..more things to make with the rhubarb that is popping up all over. You can make almost anything into a chutney. Chutneys are either raw or cooked, but since this one includes rhubarb it will definitely be cooked! . . . . . Last …
Green green green—after numerous May snowfalls, finally Spring has erupted into GREEN around here! And with it I want to eat more green. I found watercress in a store recently and it seemed like the perfect addition to a Spring dinner. Watercress grows …
These little buddies are great for parties (graduation season is approaching…) or you could make them as larger patties and serve them for supper. They’re even good as leftovers and road food. Because they have a medium-mild flavor I often serve them with a …
I know I keep saying this…but this soup really truly was one of the favorites at the Deli. The silky broth texture was such a treat. My friend Kristen shared many a great recipe with the Deli and Hmong Market Soup was no …
I remember years ago on spring mornings my mother and some configuration of us daughters would take walks along the gravel road, making our way to the hallowed spots where asparagus grew wild along the field fencelines. In late summer the asparagus would of …
In 2009 my friend Liz gave me the book The Artist’s Way. It was the perfect moment in my life for such an undertaking and I dove into it headfirst, letting it do its magic on me. . The Artist’s Way is a …
. Let’s start with a few images from a weekend in a cabin with my sisters…as you can see it was full of hardship and suffering! My favorite is the top photo taken by my sister. . Girls with blow torches! . This …
Spring! It’s here, complete with snow that will soon turn to muddy slush. I don’t have anything poking through in the garden yet, but our local hoop house gardeners soon will and I’m ready for some good greenery. This soup was …
Recovering from the trip and waiting out the minimal income of the pre-catering season, I’ve been trying to not go to the store unless absolutely necessary (coffee, cream…). This means scrounging through cupboards, ransacking the refrigerator and rummaging through the freezer to use …
I often call myself a 1/4 Extrovert and 3/4 Introvert and being alone most of the time is fine with me. But once in a while I love a gathering, the Exchange. My friend Dennis recently taught me a Danish word with no …
One-Dish-Wonders The Art of cooking with limited cookware; or having cookware but not a great way to wash it; or just wanting to keep it simple so you don’t spend precious ski time washing dishes. Sometimes it’s a great combination of tasty individual …
Connections and communications with a couple of canine compatriots gave us an interesting beginning to the Northwoods adventure. . Our home-base hostel-cabin was full last weekend so we were trying to decide what to do when a friend invited us to go with them to …
We’ve been preparing for our annual North Woods trip, making lists and checking them twice, scurrying around doing last minute tasks. We’ve also been doing snow dances every day…and with this dry weather it looks like more dancing is in order if we hope …
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 …