Dandelion greens, like all greens, love fat. Their robust bitterness and peppery undertones are muted, to some degree, by the liquid smoothness of unrefined olive oil or – even Read More →
Weeds on the Kitchen Table: Wilted Dandelion Greens with Toasted Mustard Seed
June 12, 2012 | by | 15 Comments
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 good luck: creamed collard greens
December 28, 2010 | by | 9 Comments
Looking for a collard greens recipe to bring a little luck to your new year? In this traditional recipe for creamed collards, collard greens are gently simmered in fresh cream Read More →
Recipe: Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots
March 30, 2010 | by | 8 Comments
Green beans with bacon will always find a place in my heart, and in my kitchen. I remember, even as a very young girl, visiting my godparents in a tiny, drawn and weathered town Read More →
Five Winter Greens You Don’t Want to Miss
December 28, 2009 | by | 17 Comments
Winter greens, teeming with micronutrients, nourish my family during the darkest days of the season when the fields offer little else but stored apples and pumpkin. As days grow Read More →
Ham and Bean Soup for Your Crockpot
June 6, 2009 | by | Leave a Comment
Ham and bean soup: it's just about as simple as it can get and it takes such little time as this particularly version of ham and bean soup is cooked in a crockpot. I love how Read More →
Spinach, Caramelized Onion and Chevre Quiche with Potato Crust
May 30, 2009 | by | 15 Comments
Last week, we served this quiche for brunch. Full of fresh spinach and dotted with chèvre, this quiche is grain-free and perfect served at breakfast, or with a salad for Read More →
Sauteed Greens with Garlic
August 24, 2008 | by | 8 Comments
This dish is a staple at our table regardless of season since quality greens are often available year-round. The dish is inexpensive, yet it can be made even less expensive by Read More →
Simple Salad for Those Who Burn Water
November 26, 2007 | by | 4 Comments
We eat a salad with every dinner, and often with lunch too. Making raw or enzyme-enriched foods an essential part of your diet provides you with a good source of vitamins, Read More →
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