AWE = Art, Wellbeing and Edibles.
In this late-summer heat the largest organ of my body has been working hard—my skin. Opening up those pores and flushing out toxins, there has been no shortage of the that salty substance flowing forth. I am not one of those who adore summer …
. Cabbage. Magnificent. This is an easy-to-make Waldorf-Coleslaw hybrid that Scott created and I love it. The cabbage is already at Farmers Market and the early apples are coming in so it seemed like a perfect time to share this salad with you. …
If you’re growing cilantro in your garden it probably looks like this right now: a mass of beautiful little flowers and bulbous green seeds. Usually I don’t have time to deal with them and just wait until they dry in the garden then harvest …
Figs and Balsamic Vinegar…a match made in heaven! Rich, Deep Flavors with Sweet and Tangy, together they tango. Balsamic Vinegar Balsamic originates from the word ‘balm’ and years ago this rich caramel liquid was used for medicinal purposes such as curing colds and …
Potato salad you can take to a picnic and not worry about the mayo. I recently made this for an outdoor meal with 340 people. It held up well and tasted even better after it rested for a few hours. Because of the …
YELLOW! With the summer sun blazing every day, it seems like the season of yellow. Preserved lemons, a.k.a. lemon pickles, are known as a North African condiment but they appear in dishes all over the region. The entire lemon is preserved in …
. The idea is not to just find ways to substitute dairy, but to have a dish be whole and delicious on its own. To make good food. The role of ricotta in lasagna is to give some creaminess, some protein, and a mild …
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 …
. These are a few pictures of canapés-with-a-Scandinavian-twist (smørrebrød) from a recent Norwegian Independence Day (Syttende Mai) dinner. They were cute and tasty so I think I’ll add them to my list of Regulars. From the outside in: Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Parsley Shallot Butter and Star Anise …
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 …
Last fall we bought an extra turkey —we love turkey and can’t figure out why we don’t eat it all year round. This week we cooked it because it’s been so cold and rainy that the idea of a warm oven and turkey aromas …
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 …
My little mantra after each recipe is “Taste and Adjust” but people often ask me “How do you know what to add? How can I taste and adjust if I don’t know what will help?”. So here are a few basics about seasoning, hopefully they will …
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 …
My sister made this dish for our sister’s weekend and we devoured it—she said that even her finicky teenage boys love it. The chicken makes it a meal but I’ve also made it without the chicken and it was scrumptious. When my sister started …
I needed to stop and stretch my legs on a recent road trip, and stumbled upon this Miniature Museum near the Amana Colonies in Iowa. There were more than a few moments of Twilight Zone flashbacks… . Mini-Americana and the dream of Henry …
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 …