Alone, on the side, or wedged in hallelujah! Long live herb marinated artichokes. But all aren’t created equal. No. We’ve been there: napkin, trash, shoot! do I have to eat this to be polite? vs. need you now and for the rest of my days. Delicate handle, then immerse hearts slow over low until herbs,…
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Easy Udon Noodle Vegetable Stir Fry
Cook, bake, eat. Cook, bake eat. Along with energy, a fridge full dwindles into toast, peanut butter, banana. A string of hum, drums until “We need real legit dinner!” Do you cook and not cook in cycles too? When in the non-cook, I’m less satisfied, so hunt cabinets for snack-y contents. Enter udon noodles. Ginger,…
Orange Chocolate Cream Pie
/ A song that grabs. Eyes that lock in connection. A pie that stops. Pies that cease activity. Only me? Seriously, this pie is cause for heart pause, then race moments of life. Citrus over chocolate—senses a flitter. Orange mascarpone whipped cream— seeing stars.
Carrot, Orange & Dill Soup
The wind whips, whistling through the trees. With food and twigs in mouth, chipmunks and squirrels scamper. Sun shines, but ominous skies tattle of snow and rain. Spring storms call for soup, warm refreshing soup. Carrots, onions, orange juice, zest and a healthy dusting of dill—simple ingredients simmer then swirl into a curl up creamy…
Vegetable Bourguignon
/ Deserted on an island and served one meal for the rest of my sand filled days—Vegetable Bourguignon. I still can’t spell “Bourguignon” but love these ingredients and especially the woman behind the making. Would Julia Child approve of vegetables in place of boeuf? I don’t know but hanging on her every explaining word, I…
Strawberry Tarts with Vanilla Bean Cream
/ Simple seedy ruby red strawberries, sweet all by their heart shaped selves. But on this night, we wanted more. A commingle of berries combined with a coveted picture and we were off. A delicate poppy seed crust cradles vanilla flecked pastry cream. Circle with fresh strawberries and whipped cream—here lies a dessert for you, mom…
Blueberry Coconut Clove Scones
/ Does it seem scones come in three forms: hockey puck, meh, or come hither. Moist, crumbly and delicate—these scones are come here, never leave. Spiced right, healthy enough and with a citrus honey glow—love in every blueberry coconut crumb.
Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas
/ Cinco de Mayo’s a week away. We devoured favorite enchiladas without realizing the month or approaching holiday. Think roasted sweet potatoes wrapped in creamy avocado, onion, black beans and spice. Line tortillas, then blanket with green garlic sauce and top with cheese and cilantro. Bite, marvel and spend the 5th of May or any…
Rainey Day Birthday
Ten years. I used to listen to my parents talk about time passing in a blink. I’m them, in more ways than I can count. Time is strange. Bringing this beady eyed black beauty home feels like both yesterday and another lifetime. Do you celebrate your dog’s birthday? Our every day revolves around Rainey, so…
Flower Embossed Lemon Sugar Cookies
Can we talk about what makes us fall madly in love today? So much makes me pause, catch my breath—breathe. This morning, these cookies were cause for the second, third time around. How can simple ingredients create a commotion? Lemon, vanilla, nutmeg and sugar have their way. Cookies form, personalities sprout and flower after flower—I…
