A little jar of ginger bug, a slurry of ginger and sugar, sits on my countertop next to my sourdough starter, where, fed daily, it bubbles and foams. I remove a little bit at a Read More →
Bison Stew with Red Wine and Sweet Bay
April 7, 2013 | by | 9 Comments
Bison stew warms our bellies on the coldest of days. While winter recedes and spring emerges across most of the northern hemisphere, here, in the high country, it continues to Read More →
Toasted Almonds with Rosemary, Thyme and Lemon
March 26, 2013 | by | 14 Comments
Not too long ago, I hosted a get together for our local Weston A. Price Foundation in our home, which is an invaluable resource for education, community connections and finding Read More →
How to Sprout Grains (and make sprouted grain flour)
March 7, 2013 | by | 36 Comments
Sprouted grain flour is a staple in my kitchen. I make it from time to time, in bulk, and freeze it for use in sweet things like these sprouted grain cookies, or in this sprouted Read More →
A Simple Recipe for Winter: Roasted Cabbage
February 18, 2013 | by | 14 Comments
I absolutely love simple recipes. Few, but wholesome, ingredients that explode with real flavor are the kinds of dishes I like to serve to my family.As far as veggies go, I always Read More →
Chocolate Einkorn Sandwich Cookies with Coconut Cream
January 28, 2013 | by | 14 Comments
When I first heard about Einkorn flour, I was more than a little intrigued. The promise of flour free of the problems associated with modern wheat seemed too good to be true; I Read More →
Nabemono: Japanese Salmon and Shiitake Hot Pot
January 21, 2013 | by | 24 Comments
Nabemono is a traditional Japanese soup typically served in winter time, when the warmth of hot broth seems particularly welcome. It's a simple, throw-it-together kind of a food Read More →
Cheesy Kale Chips with Miso, Garlic and Dulse
January 3, 2013 | by | 38 Comments
Cheesy kale chips satisfy my lingering cravings. You see, I have a love of salty, snacky things - popcorn popped in coconut oil and sprinkled with sea salt and nutritional Read More →
Turrón de Navidad: A Spanish Almond and Honey Candy for Christmas
December 18, 2012 | by | 45 Comments
During the holiday season, I most enjoy celebrating my heritage by making traditional Spanish Christmas treats that my family has come to love. Polvorones, mantecados, buñuelos Read More →
Lentil Stew with Winter Vegetables and Mustard Greens
December 10, 2012 | by | 44 Comments
Lentil stew - wholesome, nourishing and filling - makes for an inexpensive and satisfying meal. I serve it in late autumn and winter, using up all the sturdy root Read More →
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