We recently cleaned out our garden for the end of the season and found a not so little surprise. We actually went most of the season without any zucchini, weird I know, but it happened. While cleaning out our plot, I came across a large zucchini. And of course, once the…
One of the best parts about doing all your meal prep early in the week, is that is sure makes throwing together a quick meal later on in the week so much easier. Roast all your veggies on Saturday or Sunday, and then you don’t have to worry about cooking…
This week, I basically fell in love. I met the perfect combination of nutty, down-to-earth and purple with a mix of science geekery thrown in for good measure. I could be describing Greg (minus the purple part), but I am actually talking about Kalettes. Who or what are Kalettes? Some…
I have never been the type to stockpile food. For one, we just don’t have room. We are apartment dwellers with a tiny kitchen and almost no cupboard space. Despite that, there are a few key things I always try to have on hand for fast meals with good flavor:…
We had some torrential rain this past week at my home base in the Salty City. It was my cue that it is time to kiss summer goodbye. Though I tend to do so kicking and screaming… I love harvest veggies and sweaters and soup that come along with the…
I dream of a future where I have time to thoughtfully compose my daily menu over a cup of jasmine tea. As I contemplate the best of the season with a little prayer to the kitchen gods, I imagine embarking on my daily pilgrimage to the various small markets to…