As I sit here watching the footage of the Chilean miners being rescued, I am struck by my own limitations (BTW, I generally like to focus on myself during situations like these). I joked with several people today that I couldn't even stand to be in that rescue pod for 15 minutes *above ground.* And … Continue reading Spiced Whole Grain Pumpkin Seed Biscotti with Cranberries and White Chocolate
Raspberry Stout Truffle Brownies
This post has nothing to do with brownies. But by the end of it, I am probably going to want to bake a pan. (And maybe the interspersed pictures will make us all happier.) I have been thinking a lot about empathy and tolerance in our world -- specifically the lack of it. I see … Continue reading Raspberry Stout Truffle Brownies
Vegetable Soup with Basil Pistou
I read this article in the New York Times yesterday (Told to Eat Its Vegetables, America Orders Fries). Here's a little quote to blow your mind: For example, only 23 percent of meals include a vegetable, Mr. Balzer said. (Again, fries don’t count, but lettuce on a hamburger does.) Truthfully, I am not surprised by … Continue reading Vegetable Soup with Basil Pistou
Garlicky Bread Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Sweet Corn
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day lamenting the fact that I have had nothing to post because my summer cooking has been so simple -- and really not recipe worthy. How can I legitimately write a recipe for tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil? Or chicken on the grill? Or lightly cooked … Continue reading Garlicky Bread Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Sweet Corn
Whole Grain Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Coconut Oil
This post is brought to you by summer camp. Sweet, sweet summer camp. After several weeks of kids at home all day and attempts to get real work done late at night, I have a bit of breathing space.  And you'd think after cooking three meals a day for three weeks that I might have … Continue reading Whole Grain Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Coconut Oil
Late Spring Couscous with Spinach, Zucchini, and Pumpkin Seeds
So the school year is wrapping up  and I am firmly planting my head in the sand related to how I am going to a) keep everyone entertained all summer, b) get my paid work done and deliver a large project at the end of August, c) maintain some sanity amidst the fighting siblings and … Continue reading Late Spring Couscous with Spinach, Zucchini, and Pumpkin Seeds
Minted Strawberry Ice Cream with Coconut Milk
So, the summer time bounty is upon us. Â The rhubarb has already piled up in my refrigerator and my CSA box contained one zucchini -- obviously a sign (omen?) of the many squashes to come. Â In the next week, I will surely be making both Honey Strawberry Freezer Jam and Rhubarb Applesauce in an attempt … Continue reading Minted Strawberry Ice Cream with Coconut Milk
Quinoa Sunbutter Cookies with Cocoa Nibs and Pumpkin Seeds
A few months ago, I decided to go off gluten. Â While I haven't been entirely faithful, I am still attempting to avoid it. Â And like almost everything else, I am very bad at "all or nothing" eating. Â I'm trying to eat less meat, but I don't think I could ever be a vegetarian because beans … Continue reading Quinoa Sunbutter Cookies with Cocoa Nibs and Pumpkin Seeds
Asian Pork and Sweet Corn Hash
Why is it that every stage of parenthood just seems to get harder? Â Once they sleep through the night, they begin to move and roll and fall off things. Â Once they don't need to eat every two hours, they start protesting solid foods and stop eating altogether. Â Once they can dress themselves, they start talking … Continue reading Asian Pork and Sweet Corn Hash
Chocolate Coffee and Cream Cookies with Spelt Flour
Apologies for the lentil salad meltdown and thanks to those who sent words of support. Â Ham bones have a way of making me crazy. Or maybe it's motherhood and children. Â Who the hell knows. Â Anyhoo. Â Life goes on and we still need chocolate, right? Â So, I shall stay strong and carry on and only drink … Continue reading Chocolate Coffee and Cream Cookies with Spelt Flour