Onion gratin with fresh herbs is one of those special indulgences: fragrant, rich with cream and herbs. It’s an old-fashioned dish with no pretense. It’s comfort food at Read More →
The Garden Remedy that Survived the Bubonic Plague: Four Thieves Vinegar
July 19, 2011 | by | 12 Comments
Four Thieves Vinegar can cure the plague, at least, that’s what French folklore teaches us. And while I can’t comment on the veracity of this statement (and, no, it hasn’t Read More →
mystery veggies in your csa box? what to do with what’s in your box.
June 19, 2011 | by | 13 Comments
I have a confession: I have no idea what’s in my CSA box this week, and, I’m confident I’m not alone. Sure, I can recognize the sugar snap peas and carrots, the lacinato Read More →
a recipe for spring: strawberry mint sorbet
March 30, 2011 | by | Leave a Comment
Strawberry mint sorbet is one of those desserts – those simple treats – that I love sharing with my family. It’s fresh and vibrant with flavor, but also utterly Read More →
Rabbit in Riesling with Winter Vegetables & Fresh Herbs
January 9, 2011 | by | 1 Comment
It’s cold where I live. Very cold. Very very cold. But beautiful, too. And here, where snow graces our mountain town nine and sometimes ten months of the year, you learn to Read More →
a recipe: potato & swiss chard frittata
October 31, 2010 | by | 7 Comments
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 recipe: chicken and gluten-free dumplings with fresh herbs
October 21, 2010 | by | 3 Comments
Gluten-free chicken and dumplings swimming in a salty, creamy broth of herbs and aromatic vegetables found its way to our kitchen a few weeks ago. A cold-weather food, good Read More →
A Recipe: Fresh Herb Frittata
July 4, 2010 | by | 9 Comments
Herb Fritattas, fluffy and light, are remarkably versatile and when hens in the valley are producing at their height and the farmers market is chugging along, we often find four Read More →
Spaghetti with Clams, Lemon, Saffron & Fresh Oregano
May 31, 2009 | by | 7 Comments
From time to time, we get a craving for pasta, and noodles. It's simple to make, easy and like the best of foods - comforting. Of course, being traditional food fanatics, we Read More →
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