A New Experience, Thai Chicken Curry, + Saturday Shares
Never in my life did I imagine that at 44 years old I would: 1. wear a singlet in public 2. lift weights in front of judges and a crowd
Simple and Fast
(Hip Girl’s Guide-Inspired) Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
Kate Payne is someone whose work I really admire and her second book just came out. It’s called The Hip Girl’s Guide to the Kitchen: A Hit-the-Ground Running Approach to
Seared Wild Salmon with Spicy Brown Butter Corn and Cucumbers
If you read my post about why and how to choose fish wisely, then you know that I think wild Alaskan salmon is a great choice for those who eat
One Simple Change: How to Make a Healthy Smoothie
Welcome to Week 13 of One Simple Change: my year long series of weekly tips dedicated to enhancing your health and your life. If you are new to my blog,
Savory Pink Grapefruit Salad
I don’t want to tell you how many cookies I ate at the cookie swap and in the days that followed. Just know that it was way too many. Truth
Cucumber Sorrel Smoothie
Summer’s heat sucks my energy and makes me cranky, but my summer garden inspires me. I am inundated with cucumbers this year. Absolutely positively inundated. I cannot keep up! From
Spicy Cucumber Salad
I am hosting weekend herb blogging this week! If you’d like to participate, you can find more information here. My assignment for this month’s secret recipe club was to make
For The Love of Homegrown Strawberries (with Honey, Mint, Pistachios, and Yogurt)
Happy Eco-Friendly Friday everyone! Today I want to talk a bit about growing your own strawberries, and I’m sharing the recipe for the delicious strawberry yogurt treat I ate yesterday
Black Rice Ochazuke with Crispy Salmon Skin
Ochazuke. I come back to this dish again and again because I love it. And in light of the recent tragic events in Japan, eating it reminds me of all
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Mint
Cauliflower: I owe you an apology. In almost two years of writing about my favorite foods on this blog, I’ve only mentioned you once. Maybe twice. I hope you’ll allow
Homemade Duck Prosciutto for Charcutepalooza
When I first heard about Charcutepalooza, a year-long foray into the “craft of salting, smoking and curing”, I did not hesitate to sign on. Cathy Barrow and Kim Foster, the
Endive and Satsuma Mandarin Salad
A month or so ago, I received a giant box of California endives from California Vegetable Specialties to use in my recipe for the January Kitchen Play Progressive Party. I
Ochazuke with Caramelized Shallots and Fried Egg
Last January, my main resolution was to eat breakfast each and every day. I am happy to report that I’ve been able to stick to said plan. :) I posted
Chicken Salad with Persimmon, Pecans, and Thyme
This light and nutritious salad is a great way to make use of roast chicken leftovers. It would also be fabulous with leftover turkey, so make sure to set some
Savory Oatmeal with Figs, Pine Nuts and Feta
I’ve eaten plenty of oatmeal in my day. Until very recently, I couldn’t imagine there was a tastier way to enjoy it than with a nice pat of organic butter
Chap Chae with Tempeh
I recently mentioned that the Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook is now available and that I am one of the bloggers featured in the book. While I am definitely
Fresh Fig and Banana Smoothie
This vegan fig banana smoothie blends up just a few seconds, but tastes rich and ever so exotic. This is one of my favorite smoothies. I haven’t had one in
Sweet and Spicy Pecans
I was putting together a “rub” to slather on ribs and it occurred to me that a similar combination would be delicious tossed with roasted pecans and a bit of
Radishes with Herbs, Sungold Tomatoes and Strawberries
Despite a rocky start earlier in the month, my participation in the NY Locavore Challenge is going much better now. Since returning from Atlanta, I’ve been eating lots of salads
Greek Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Purslane
I recently read the Greece issue of Saveur Magazine from cover to cover. The stories, the photos, and the recipes were so compelling that my immediate reaction upon finishing was
Poached Peaches with Anise Hyssop, Gooseberries, and Brandy
I’ve had herb poached peaches on my mind for weeks. I mentioned that I planned to try poaching peaches in anise hyssop tea last week; local peaches have been spectacular
Corn and Green Zebra Tomato Salad
This lovely and delicious Corn and Green Zebra Tomato Salad is my contribution to this week’s edition of Summer Fest 2010. Summer Fest is a cross-blog food event celebrating peak
Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Dressing
Have you noticed that I haven’t blogged about much cooked food this summer? It’s been so hot and my garden’s doing so well that I’ve just naturally gravitated to more
Red Currant, Pomegranate, and Kefir Lassi
A lassi is a yogurt-based drink popular in India and Pakistan. Sometimes salty and sometimes sweet (Indian restaurants here in the United States usually make them with mango), lassis are