Now that the holidays are over, life seems to be settling down a bit. Well, one could hope that to be the case, but it really just isn’t so. The new year is ramping up, changes are in store, and excitement surrounds us all! With all the hustle and bustle of change, sometimes it’s comforting…
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Need I say more? Honestly, the title says it all. We know I’ve grown rather fond of crispy, crunchy pastured bacon. I prefer the unsweetened variety – yes, it’s possible, but hard to find. When out of reach, though, I’ll go for the honey sweetened variety of pastured bacon. And, when paired with the savory…
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I struggled to find a name for this gorgeous gem of a meal. The sweet tart zing of a lemon, the deep, rich hues of rainbow carrots, and the bright and lively green of fresh baby Brussels sprouts bring a presentation of color. and delight all together for a smorgasbord of vegetable delight. If it…
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This meal was a hit a few weeks ago – but without the opportunity to document and photograph the goodness. Thus, I took it upon myself to recreate. It was worth it. In fact, the first time the food filled the bowl and passed the lips of my better half, we experienced one of the…
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October is synonymous with roasted vegetable season. After months of only craving salads, these days are for tender, caramelized vegetables. This recipe is as classic as it gets — and with so much room for adaptations. Use any fall-winter veggies you like. Add any and every seasoning you like. And, although “roasted” technically means, “cooked…
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I’m a huge fan of miso paste.The fermentation and the depth of flavor – umami – that miso develops and provides is unsurpassable. Incredible. Tremendous. Terrific!All of those things. Then, coupled with spicy pepper, mustard, a touch of soy sauce, and sweet, rich, molasses, you can’t go wrong for a sauce or marinade for anything…
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We might as well call this raw foods salad: Superfood Kitchen Sink.Truly, it contains ALL the good stuff – all the superfoods – all the super tasting foods, all the super feeling foods, and all the super powerful foods! Superfoods are foods — mostly plant-based but also some fish and dairy — that are thought…
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I pondered what to bake for Valentine’s Day for quite some time this year. I thought about a special steak sous vide dinner at home, with roasted Brussels sprouts and baked sweet potatoes – some of our favorite things, along with a gorgeous red wine.But, I also thought long and hard about dessert.I was determined…
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My idea of comfort food is often quite different from that of others: Brussels sprouts, kale chips, almond butter…yes, it seems odd. However, when I do think back to my childhood, I fondly remember Mom’s homemade cornbread. She made it with yogurt, something rather unique, and quite wonderful. We often had tacos and chili on…
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Roasted Root Vegetables! Yes, fall…and nearly winter is here. It’s time to roast those roots. When Brian and I first met, I believe the only items he could possibly smell wafting from and around me were those of the cooking variety – specifically root veggies, rosemary, and Brussels sprouts. This poor man…he stuck through it…
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