sourdough pancakes

Traditional Sourdough Pancakes

Sourdough pancakes keep us going through the winter when the days are short and cold.  They have staying power - like soaked porridge or baked oatmeal.  As my grandfather said, Read More →

Boxed Cereal is Not Food, Plus Two Nourishing Alternatives for Breakfast

One more time I am going to make the argument/request/plea to serve your children (and yourself) a hot breakfast. No more cold cereal, even organic. “Why?” you ask. The first Read More →

a recipe: potato & swiss chard frittata

Frittatas with fresh herbs or seasonal vegetables are a main-stay of our diet, and we often serve them on the weekend for a late breakfast or early brunch.  In the summertime, we Read More →

A Nourishing Menu for Mother’s Day

Real food and nourishment is a gift, and on Mother's Day one of the greatest gifts a mom can receive is a home-cooked meal prepared for her by her husband and children. I've picked Read More →

Sourdough French Toast with Maple and Cinnamon

French toast enjoys a wide and varied history,  and food history enthusiasts will find that the combination of beaten egg, day-old bread and good seasonings pop up in the Read More →

Sprouted Grain Crepes

For a long time, I struggled to find a decent, whole-grain crepe recipe.   Usually, whole grain flour would cause the crepe to fall apart or to have a mealy texture unbecoming of Read More →

Lox & Scallion Scrambled Eggs with Herbs

This is one of our favorite breakfast dishes.   Use wholesome ingredients: pastured eggs, wild salmon, organic vegetables and herbs.   The best ingredients yield not only the the Read More →

Mix & Match Sunday Brunch

In our home, we rarely eat breakfast on Sundays.   Quite simply: I prefer to laze around the bed until 10 in the morning, cozying up to my husband and son, reading a good book, Read More →

Blueberry Clafoutis

Quickly becoming a staple on our table is clafoutis: peach, blueberry, raspberry. They're sinfully easy to prepare and delightfully creamy. My toddler begs for them and can eat an Read More →

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