Saturday morning, just before our supper party by the river, we packed a picnic basket, an old patchwork quilt and the kid in the car and set out on the long dirt road that Read More →
a recipe: triple beet salad with basil and olive oil
October 4, 2010 | by | 2 Comments
Beet salad with fresh basil and olive oil, sweet and fresh and earthy, becomes the center of our supper tables in late summer and early autumn when both beets and basil Read More →
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
August 12, 2010 | by | 18 Comments
Tomato and cucumber salad, sparkling with the bright flavors of parsley, fresh lemon juice and a subdued and earthy olive oil, finds its way to our supper table several times a Read More →
A Recipe: Shrimp Salad with Dill Mayonnaise
June 27, 2010 | by | Leave a Comment
Shrimp Salad has become one of our favorite treats this summer. The sweet shrimp combine beautifully with the bright flavors of lemon, dill and the creaminess of a good homemade Read More →
A Recipe: Potato Leek Soup with Dill
June 15, 2010 | by | 19 Comments
Potato Leek Soup, dotted with dill and pasture-raised bacon, may seem like an odd addition to a June post. I mean, really now, summer's less than a week away - and I imagine all Read More →
Recipe: Spiced Kombucha Vinaigrette
April 22, 2010 | by | 19 Comments
Kombucha vinaigrette, may seem like an unusual take on the classic combination of olive oil and balsamic or red wine vinegar, but, when complemented by the unique flavors of clove Read More →
Recipe: Pesto Egg Salad
April 4, 2010 | by | 11 Comments
Pesto Egg Salad - herbaceous and garlicky - found its way to our kitchen table this weekend after my son and I took the time to boil and dye pasture-raised eggs for Easter. We Read More →
Fresh Chicken Broth: Achieving a Solid Gel
February 25, 2010 | by | 87 Comments
A good stock is the backbone of a good kitchen; it provides flavor to your dishes as well as sustenance and nourishment for your body. Broth features in the traditional foods Read More →
Cold Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Pine Nuts & Feta
January 19, 2010 | by | 14 Comments
Quinoa is a remarkable grain - rich in magnesium, phosphorus and manganese as well as the amino acid lysine which offers antiviral properties. Quinoa is not truly a cereal grain Read More →
Wilted Spinach Salad with Chicken & Honey Mustard Dressing
January 18, 2010 | by | 14 Comments
A wilted spinach salad, simple and nourishing, offers an excellent way to incorporate fresh winter greens onto your supper table during the long, dark days of winter when hardy Read More →
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