Quick Tip of the Week: Soup From Scratch, A Little Faster
Our family is addicted to soup, any time of the year. Yet many soups, especially bean and legume varieties, take some advance planning to prepare. Any bit of time savings helps (so does setting up the...
View ArticleBecause All Eaters Have a Stake
All of us eaters are activists, whether we realize it or not. We have a major stake in the kind of food system we support with our food choices. There has been a flurry of activity lately on various...
View ArticleWinter Greens and Leek Frittata
With spring around the corner, I’ve been craving lighter foods but ones that still retain the heartiness of winter fare. This frittata is a wonderful option for this transitional time of year. Use the...
View ArticleMe, Jacques and Kale Caesar Salad
I haven’t been myself in the kitchen lately. Or with food in general, really. No inspiration for cooking, no new ideas to spark our weekly routines, not even an appetite for eating. This is a sad state...
View ArticleQuick Tip of the Week: Sweet Potato Fries Discovery
I accidentally bought a couple of Japanese sweet potatoes last week, along with the usual garnet yams, with sweet potato fries in mind. You know the Japanese ones – they are light yellow on the inside,...
View ArticleWeekend Special: Lemony Ricotta Pancakes
As I may have mentioned in the past, I am not a huge fan of traditional American pancakes. Which means I’m always trying to play with different versions that please my palette and that of the kiddos,...
View ArticleRainbow Cole Slaw with Sesame Dressing
With the exception of a garlicky aioli accessorized by french fries, I am not a mayonnaise kind of girl. So when the cabbage shows up in the summer CSA box, cole slaw is not an option. At least not in...
View ArticleLow-Sugar Apricot Jam: Taking PB+J To Another Level
I caught the canning bug a few years ago and have completely fallen in love with homemade jam. Sure, artisanal options abound these days, but they are quite pricey for such small jars. Its so worth...
View ArticleEasy and Delicious Homemade Yogurt
Our family is nuts about yogurt. Especially of the plain and simple variety. I’m not exactly sure how, but my kids – who love sweets in every other context – continue to prefer their yogurt rich,...
View ArticlePumpkin Apple Pancakes
Now I know what to do with leftover pumpkin puree after my annual Thanksgiving baking sprees. This super quick, delicious and of course healthy pumpkin recipe was inspired by a post in Sunset Magazine....
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