Carrot Top Pesto with Basil & Marcona Almonds Herbs popping up in the garden are a welcome sign of spring. In my northwest home there’s parsley, thyme, oregano, chives, and mint. Just in time! In winter, I lean heavily on a frozen stash of herb-based pestos and sauces, and the supply is dwindling. My first […]
How Many Plants Do You Eat in a Week?
August 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Broccoli Ceviche with Avocado & Sweet Onion “I’m sick of kale!” Those were my daughter Allegra’s words. I wondered when she’d need a break from the kale she was eating – sometimes twice daily. It’s easy to fall into routines of eating the same foods – because we like them, it’s easy, or we’ve […]
It’s Time to Grill Garlic Scapes
June 21, 2019 by 1 Comment
Ricotta Gnocchi with Garlic Scapes, Mushrooms and Fennel In season now, fresh garlic scapes caught my eye at Metropolitan Market and I grabbed a bunch. I followed the cooking tip posted in-store, brushed them with olive oil and tossed them on the grill to accompany chicken kebabs. Easy and quick – scapes brighten, soften and […]
Honor Your Heart with a Bowl of Ribollita
February 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
February is National Heart Month It’s nearly Valentine’s Day – time to celebrate friends and loved ones. It’s also time to honor your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women and an elevated blood cholesterol level is a major risk factor (1,2). Food and lifestyle choices matter. Eating […]
The New “Wedge Salad”
June 29, 2018 by 2 Comments
Dare to EAT Different Just this week my daughter, Allegra, asked if I wanted to have a container of her “overnight oats” for breakfast. After eating the same breakfast for a few months – she’d had enough. Good timing – I’d just read a Harvard Health Letter article, Dietary Rut? 5 Ways to Snap Out […]
Summer is Pickling Season
August 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Summer Salad with Pickled Figs, Farro, Nuts and Seeds People are pickling – and it’s not just cucumbers. I’ve seen pickled seeds, fruits and all kinds of vegetables. It goes hand-in-hand with taste trends leaning to bolder, sour, sweet and spicy combos. It’s nothing new. My great-grandma pickled out of necessity, to preserve the summer […]
Put Your Best Fork Forward for National Nutrition Month® 2017
March 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mango Boat Chicken Curry This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month® is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” Whether your tool is a fork, spoon, chopsticks or your hands – nourish yourself well. One way I do this is by exploring new foods and cuisines. Recently I picked up little knobs of fresh turmeric and was […]
Let’s Go Bowling!
September 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Italian-Style Grain Bowl with California Figs Bowls are the “it” way to eat. Everywhere you look for recipe idea you’ll find noodle, smoothie and grain bowls. Recently I created a bowl recipe and my family was smitten. I got it. Bowls are perfect for personalization. Today people expect to have food “their way.” (Reference 1.) […]
Curry For Comfort
February 3, 2016 by 1 Comment
Curry-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Figs & Vegetables Winter is in full swing and I embrace it by turning on the oven for a simple sheet-pan supper. I crave curry in cold weather and the fragrance of roasting richly-spiced vegetables warms the body and soul. So easy: curry and spice-rubbed pork tenderloin, winter squash and cauliflower florets […]
Noodling in the Kitchen
August 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Zucchini Noodles with Picholine Olives, Lime and Onion I recently purchased a new kitchen toy, and as I “spiralized” zucchini and yellow summer squash into noodles, I thought about the importance of engaging children in food preparation and having fun in the kitchen. If a novel cutting tool can bring a little excitement to […]
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