Here in the PNW, spring is an interesting bridge between the cold, dark days of winter and the warmer long days of summer. We are done with the longer cooked, heavy stews and baked vegetables of winter. But it’s not … Continued
When I was a child, I would often sit in my parent’s garden and eat raw green beans off the vine. You couldn’t get me to eat them cooked at dinner, but on my own in the garden they were … Continued
This delicious grain and vegetable salad is a perfect addition to your spring menu. I have packed it full of ingredients like barley and asparagus and sauerkraut that are particularly suited to support your body during the cool nights and … Continued
I make a bean or lentil spread almost every Sunday to eat throughout the week. I make a large batch of lentils or other bean, use some for soups or grain and bean patties, and some for a bean spread. … Continued
I was the child who didn’t like anything on my food. No butter. No salt. No dressings except Thousand Island on my salad. Remember Thousand Island? Basically ketchup mixed with mayonnaise? These days, I appreciate a delicious homemade dressing, especially … Continued
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
Turnip and kale soup is a wonderful blend of winter and spring energies perfect for this time of year. The turnips are a tasty winter root vegetable and the leeks and kale add the fresh upward energy of spring. This … Continued