We use fruit as our seasonal markers here. The day the cold went away, the pleas for watermelon began. Adding it to the shopping list (in April!!!) is a bit overzealous, but all this means is that her had has switched to summer mode. Two more months to go until we are on summer break…
MoreTonight’s dinner transports me back to my grandmother’s garden-side kitchen with the lime trees within reach of the door and fresh beans and mangoes just a few steps further. I had no idea that I would spend so much energy trying to recreate those moments. Merida… I miss you.
MoreIf we ignore the fact that the time change seems to have stolen our entire day, all is well. The sick seems to have finally been escorted out and I am trying to remind myself that this rain and grey is a much-needed respite for the green things outside. Simmering soup. Enjoying the sound of […]
MoreThings in the kitchen aren’t always pretty. Mistakes happen. In the grand scheme of things a pan of burnt granola is not the end of the world. Is it food waste? OMG, yes! Was it preventable? OMG, yes! Am I going to make another batch of granola? Ummm, yeah. Kicking myself for the pricey pistachios […]
MoreMy day got off to a great start and I am looking forward to the sun and warmth that has been tentatively promised by the weathermen. I’ll spend a decent amount of time in the kitchen this weekend, so be sure to follow along on Instagram (@thereal_aneelee) and Twitter (@aneelee) if you want a sneak […]
MoreRejoice! The 11yo likes pickles again —garlicky, fermented pickles, even! Olives in meals may not be as far off as originally believed.
MoreI’ve had a hard time seeing through my mountain of kale and sweet potatoes. My mini (veggie) panic almost made me forget about the rest of this week’s beautiful stash – brussel sprouts, beets, spinach, cilantro, carrots, scallions, lettuce, parsnips, cabbage and radish. Looking forward to warming the kitchen with: Meals Spinach, Red Pepper & […]
MoreI am wading through my stash of sweet potatoes and trying to come up with something exciting and new to do with my kale. Meal plan coming soon.
MoreCrazy busy Friday to cap off a crazy busy week. Much rest and relaxation in order this weekend. Happy cooking!
MoreI’ve been following the 11yo’s lead the past few weeks – clearing Wednesday of distractions so that I can crank through my day unfettered. No meetings. No calls scheduled. Just me and my list.
MoreMy reading material doesn’t always explicitly explore food, so that part of my world doesn’t usually cross over into the land of blog. Aimee Bender’s The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake was a nice surprise – food, family, and relationships. I’m not often surprised by books, but at some point I forewent sleep all together to finish. Didn’t skip through […]
MoreI ended up with a little more variety than originally expected, but we seem to have eaten through way more of our veggies last week than I planned. I picked up a few extra things – cauliflower and an acorn squash from the grocery store to help. I am also trying a completely new (to […]
MoreWe have stocked up on food and outside world essentials and are now officially in hunker down mode. I may be back with a casual post or two before the year is out, but just in case… peace out and prospero año nuevo.
MoreStating the obvious here. The freezer and the vast offerings of Austin’s culinary establishments have rescued us this week, but I just got done with a much-overdue grocery trip. We are eating at home tonight!
MoreThere is way too much on the ballot this year to stay home! Austinites, go claim your stake in our local, state, and federal representation. It’ll be too late tomorrow and way too late in a year when all the effects of this representation start to take shape. Note sure what you’re voting for? There are […]
MoreThe following post was put together with the support of Whole Foods. Cooking an average of 15-20 meals a week depletes the cupboards pretty darned fast, so grocery-shopping is a non-negotiable part of my (and every home cook’s) life. My bi-weekly CSA share, farmers’ market shopping, and food swapping has shortened my grocery store lists […]
MoreSometimes, this is all it takes to send my memory wandering back to my mom’s kitchen. Her flour was stored in the smallest of the Tuppeware set and was only brought out on occasional Sundays when we needed to bread our milanesas. Laundry, football, chores, and working together in the kitchen are what the muddy […]
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