This is a guest post by traditional foods expert and renowned chef Monica Corrado. Monica will be teaching a three-day conference in Colorado this upcoming weekend: July 15th through 17th. The conference will feature a talk about the value of traditional foods coupled with two full days of cooking demonstrations addressing the making of broths [...]
a recipe: potato & swiss chard frittata
October 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 serve them with fresh tomatoes or roasted peppers and goat cheese; in the spring, we serve them packed with garden herbs or occasionally fresh [...]
A Nourishing Menu for Mother’s Day
May 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 three of my favorite and easiest breakfast recipes for this simple and elegant Mother’s Day brunch menu. So print this post [...]
Sourdough French Toast with Maple and Cinnamon
April 27, 2010 By 16 Comments
This version of french toast makes use of sourdough bread with its wonderful and rich tartness, pairing it against a sweetness provided by maple syrup. I find that grade B maple syrup offers a more complex flavor for a better price than grade A maple syrup, and recommend it in this and in other recipes (mmm … sprouted spelt shortbread.) Of course, one could omit maple syrup entirely from this recipe and serve it unsweetened, perhaps paired only with fruit and fresh cream for an equally charming breakfast.
Lox & Scallion Scrambled Eggs with Herbs
January 18, 2009 By 3 Comments
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 best-tasting results, but also the most nutrient-dense. Pastured eggs are naturally rich in vitamin A while wild salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which [...]
Sourdough Peach Pancakes
September 1, 2008 By 8 Comments
These pancakes have become a delicious staple in our home. They’re easy to prepare, inexpensive to make and offer a great way to use up sourdough starter. Top them with fresh whipped cream and plenty of raw honey for an lovely summertime brunch. You’ll need: 2 Eggs from Pastured Hens 2 Ripe Peaches 1/2 Teaspoon [...]
Blueberry Clafoutis
February 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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 entire recipe all by himself. While you can serve a blueberry clafoutis for dessert, it’s particularly good for a brunch or breakfast. To make Blueberry [...]
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