It has been ages since I made a loaf of yeasted bread from scratch. The stars aligned just so yesterday (Sunday), so I meandered my way through a new (for me) process that involved an extra resting point for the batter before kneading. I am incredibly pleased with the texture and structure, so I think […]
MoreI couldn’t let a day dedicated to tacos go by without a mention of the 1983 classic by Taco. For your viewing and auditory pleasures: I’ll be pop-locking with a taco in hand over here.
MoreIt is a particularly special Taco Tuesday because today also marks the offical release of The Taco Cleanse: The Tortilla-based Diet Proven to Change Your Life. You can look forward to a day of taco posts, tweets, and pix. And if you don’t have plans for a taco (or two) today, make them! You deserve […]
MoreFeasting this week with our haul of pea tendrils, watermelon radishes, beets, carrots, lettuce, cabbage, kale, spaghetti squash, okra, cilantro, daikon, and broccoli. Have sweet potatoes and lots of winter squash at home to make our way through, too.
MoreWe’ve been celebrating since Friday night, but today is for reals. Vanilla bean cake with a tangy chocolate frosting…
MoreGreens. The loss of watermelon. The reappearance of tomatoes. Every little thing inches us closer to the cool that fall promises. Tonight’s cup of tea in place of iced water is certainly another little bit.
MoreWe spent a decent amount of time outdoors this weekend and are recharging for the week ahead. Hope you all had a lovely weekend.
MoreHello there and a kazillion apologies to those of you that peek at my meal plans more regularly. The transition from summer to school has taken us longer this year, partly because it was a whole new school and mostly because work schedules kept us from slowing down enough to focus on the transition. It […]
MoreThe fall season marks the beginning of an 8-9 month watermelon mourning season. Perhaps more importantly though, it means the start of greens-washing season. Wash, spin, wash again, spin, and then lay out on a rag for its final drying stage before it gets portioned and sent to the fridge. Today’s CSA stash means […]
MoreI have slowly found my way back to my mid-week “me” days – a day without meetings where I get to focus on my stacks at my own rhythm and pace. When you juggle as many roles as I do in a day, you’d be surprised how little control you have of the when and how. […]
MoreMornings like this make me think of citrus. So ready for oranges and grapefruits! Getting closer with every 60° morning…
Morekale = fried rice, morning scrambles, maybe quinoa-kale cakes sweet potato greens = pesto or stir-fry sauce basil = pesto, vinaigrette zucchini = entomatadas sweet potatoes = waffles, soba bowls, puchero butternut squash = puree for freezer turnips = puchero cucumbers = salads, snacking eggplant = burgers for freezer spinach = entomatadas, salads spaghetti squash […]
MoreWe have a blank slate for the weekend and can’t wait to fill it with meandering and fun. Hope you have a good one! Headed to the market to make the most of this glorious weather. Listening to the sound of Mario Maker levels in progress. Tacos in my belly.
MoreI have cooked dinner for three straight nights and am feeling pretty accomplished. It has been a rough couple of months for the kitchen and finally feeling like she and I are syncing back up.
MoreNo one ever tells you when you are nestling a freshly popped newborn that they turn into these older kids. All the sage advice and anecdotes are about when their kids were wee just like the one that fits perfectly in that little space in your arm. Well… they do get bigger (stop fitting in […]
MoreWe have a whole load of special to account for this week – the 11yo heads off on her first school trip of the year and we’ll be celebrating her 12th birthday as soon as she gets back. We (the adults) are going to take advantage of the few nights to by treating ourselves to some well-deserved, nice dinners […]
MoreFor lots, today is the last day of summer break. Hope you all have a blast with your kiddos (big and small) and that you’ve had a great summer.
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