This baked bean recipe is a variation of a dish I taught in my cooking class last week. I love it and am excited to share it with you. If you live on the west coast of the US see … Continued
This time of year, I love to buy a big bag of basil from a local farm and find ways to use it up quickly while it’s still good. Pesto is a standard for me. I use a variety of … Continued
Have you ever cooked whole onions nishime style? Nishime is a style of slow cooking with minimal water or liquid in the covered pot. As the vegetables cook, they gather heat and all the energy concentrates within the vegetable. It’s … Continued
Lemon pudding is a classic dessert for both spring and summer. I was looking through my blog archives and noticed that I have a new lemon pudding recipe that I make a lot more often. Both recipes are delicious, but … Continued
We are coming out of a sort of hibernation. Some of us more slowly than others! You may be noticing a few things: You want to engage in life differently. You are feeling a bit unsure about what that means … Continued
Rapini, or broccoli raab, is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s a bit bitter, but I don’t find that overpowering in this green. I often have a hard time finding it organic, so it’s one of the few vegetables I … Continued
Over a year ago I stumbled upon a recipe for Vegan Not-Chicken and Dumplings over at Bohemian Vegan Kitchen. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe almost exactly and wasn’t thrilled with the flavor of the broth. … Continued
Have you ever cooked daikon nishime style? This is a great dish for cooler weather, especially right now as we head into fall. Nishime is a style of slow cooking with minimal water or liquid in the covered pot. As … Continued
My relationship with grief has been at the forefront of my past year. I have lost several good friends to cancer and many more who are in treatment for it. My sister and her family are deeply struggling and there … Continued
I like to make my gomasio with a 1 part sea salt and 20 part sesame seed ratio. Some counselors recommend a slightly higher salt ratio, like 1:15 or even 1:14, but I prefer to use a little less salt. … Continued