Once upon a time I had the crazy notion to start and run a farmers market. I worked on it for 3 years and 2 full market seasons. I felt like a summertime carnie – it involved a lot of set up and take down of tents and running around…
Chocolate Rhubarb Pavlova
Rhubarb is always my harbinger of spring. When it shows up, I know that it is time to start planting my garden and switch from dark beers to gin cocktails. It is also one of those blink-and-you-miss-it kind of ingredients. There have been years when I didn’t snatch it up…
Spring Mint & Papaya Batido
Every spring I feel like I come back alive after partially hibernating during the winter. I’m solar powered and I need my sunshine to function properly. So I watch closely for all signs that winter is over. My cue that spring is really here is when my herb garden starts…
Spicy Lemon-Ginger Tonic Tea
Ginger and spice. This time of year it is still cold in the Salty City. Which means that I’m still craving warming beverages served piping hot. This is a variation of the Fresh Turmeric-Ginger Tonic Tea that I’ve posted about before. It is warming, comforting and combines my love of…
Suitcase Foodist Travels: Drinking Peruvian Chicha
This past year we spent some significant time in Peru – as part of our ‘we really should make a point of traveling more’ plan. I was already in love with Peruvian culture and food from the time I spent living in Miami and I’d had the opportunity to visit before.…
Meyer Lemon & Thyme Semifreddo
Valentine’s Day is practically here. So it is only right that I talk about my crush. Actually, it may be beyond crush at this point. Let’s call it love with a capital L. Meyer Lemons are bright and fun and make my mouth water and give me butterflies in the…
Chorizo & Brussels Sprouts Pasta Carbonara
I love Pasta Carbonara. It is the dish I inevitably gravitate towards every time I am in Rome. In theory it’s simple: peas and pancetta and pasta with a light egg sauce and cheese. Not so. True carbonara requires a delicate balance of heat and time and whisking and tossing…
Blood Orange Brûlée Upside Down Cake
Winter is a bit of my nemesis. My one consolation when the skies get dark and gloomy is citrus season. A little sunshine packaged neatly with some vitamin c and bright juice is a welcome counterbalance to the cold. Blood oranges are some of my favorites – they are sweet…
Bits & Bobs: Suitcase Foodist in 2015
This past year was a wild ride. So wild in fact that I am still catching my breath! Here are a few of the adventures: I started writing about local food for Salt Lake Magazine‘s Farm to Table blog. You can find links to my 2015 articles HERE. Our recipes…
Persimmon Pumpkin Tart with Streusel Top
Persimmons became my food obsession last year. If you don’t believe me, just check out THIS recipe (or THIS one for that matter). This year, I couldn’t resist adding to my little collection. Most people fall into 3 Persimmon categories: Those that have no IDEA what a persimmon is and…