One of my main time-saving strategies in the kitchen is to make enough grain for three meals. We eat it freshly cooked for dinner the first day, in something new for lunch or dinner on the second day and then … Continued
One of the fascinating things about brown rice is that when it is pressure cooked with any bean, the bean cooks in the same amount of time as the rice. In macrobiotics, brown rice cooked with a little sea salt is … Continued
When I was in cooking school in Austin, TX my friend Tom would to bring in homemade millet amasake for us. He would puree it in his Vitamix until it was as creamy as pudding. It was so delicious. I have yet to make 100% millet … Continued
Here’s a simple recipe for a windy, rainy day like we have in Seattle and all up and down the Pacific NW coast. We even have some high wind warnings for today! I am going to write this and then … Continued
The weather has definitely been colder for the past few weeks here in Seattle. We’ve even had some snow and it’s hanging around for a while because our temperatures are hovering at freezing even during the day. If you haven’t … Continued
I had planned to make you a compote to spoon onto this millet breakfast porridge, but the nectarines were so fresh and lovely, I couldn’t bear to cook them. So, this is a cinnamon-y millet porridge with nectarine chunks stirred … Continued
Baked grain dishes can be a very satisfying way to add deep warmth and variety to meals. They are especially nourishing in a cold, damp climate like the Pacific Northwest. This technique, learned from Sharon Gray at Belly & Soul, … Continued
Have you cooked with dried chestnuts? I love the way they add sweetness and texture to brown rice. As our weather turns from late summer to autumn, I start pressure cooking my rice more frequently. Adding chestnuts is one of … Continued
Ever have one of those days at the farmers market? When you come home with so many vegetables that you can’t fit them all in the fridge? It’s that time of year again. I am crazy with excitement. I had … Continued
I am going to share something really sweet. My sister, mom of six(!), is jumping in to do the challenge with us. I didn’t even ask her to. Here are her words Sunday night when we talked: “I just figure … Continued