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 →
A Recipe: Wild Mushroom Stew with Grass-fed Beef
September 21, 2011 | by | 3 Comments
Mushroom stew, my little boy’s goal after a long foray in the woods near our home, seemed a lost cause after our first outing when we ended up with a only handful of porcini, 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: Kale & Potato Soup with Chorizo
April 20, 2010 | by | 22 Comments
Caldo verde - a Portuguese soup classically featuring kale, potatoes and chorizo swimming in a nourishing, mineral-rich stock - is a remarkable dish. Richly flavored and deeply Read More →
Fresh Chicken Broth: Achieving a Solid Gel
February 25, 2010 | by | 88 Comments
A good stock is the backbone of a good kitchen; it provides flavor to your dishes as well as sustenance and nourishment for your body. Broth features in the traditional foods Read More →
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