I am fascinated with heirloom seeds and vegetables. There are so many vast and unique varieties just waiting to be loved and tasted. In particular, I’ve been fascinated with Christmas Lima Beans since I saw them on the cover of Barbara Kingsolver’s enlightening book, Animal Vegetable Miracle. The stunning red and white beans aren’t as [...]
My favorite styles of food in the world are American Southern and Italian. I spent a month in Italy roaming the streets and taking a cooking class here and there. I learned to appreciate the art of simple ingredients that speak for themselves, particularly when using fresh herbs from the garden. This dish combines some [...]
Happy Summer Solstice to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere (for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere you may find this post more helpful in 6 months). As we start our long journey into Summer we begin our months long battle with pesky, biting insects. I’ve been reading-up on this topic and have some chemical [...]
This simple chicken salad has just enough sweetness to offset the saltiness and texture of the succulent roasted chicken. Celery, Cranberries and Toasted Walnuts give it the appropriate amount of crunch, chewiness and texture. This is an easy dish to make in advance and snack on for many days over a long holiday weekend. This [...]
My first ripe tomato of the summer has arrived, and only two days before the Summer Solstice. I am beyond excited! Don’t be fooled by its orange coloring. This small cherry tomato variety, Sun Gold, is ripe when it is an orangey-yellow. It has become one of my favorite tomato varieties in my garden over [...]
My father has blessed me with… A true and absolute love of gardening and nature. A walk in the woods with my Dad is always something special. He knows the woods, the land, the flora and fauna, and animals so well that every walk is a learning experience. He knows the vines of various wild [...]
The last few weeks I’ve been grumpy, irritable and uncertain. I question if I’m on the right path, which is always an uncomfortable spot for me. I’m not sure where I want to be or where I am headed. Most disconcerting is I can’t articulate the cause. Perhaps my stars are all out of whack. [...]
While I have a tremendous passion for food, it isn’t all loving. It was recently brought to my attention that you can just as forcefully write about the foods you loathe and despise as you can about the foods you love and adore. My interest was immediately piqued. Write about my food loathings? Those utterly [...]
The Grass by Emily Dickinson The grass so little has to do – A sphere of simple green, With only butterflies to brood, And bees to entertain, And stir all day to pretty tunes The breezes fetch along, And hold the sunshine in its lap And bow to everything; And thread the dews all night, [...]
I’ve made crispy, golden blueberry pancakes since my early college days. Now that my cooking skills are a bit more seasoned I’ve upgraded my standard blueberry fare to this fluffy, buttery version with ricotta, lemon and sour cream. Cooking these pancakes in butter makes them extra golden and buttery, but you can always add a [...]
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