I lived in Italy for two months during a summer in college. Â We had this no-frills apartment in Florence with an internet cafe downstairs and…
When the weather is nice, you don’t want to spend a lot of time heating up the house by using the stove. Also, even though…
This is a soul satisfying, yet simple 30 minute meal. For leftovers, crisp the rice/lentil mixture in a pan with a little olive oil. Foodie…
 The idea/yogurt recipe inspiration comes from a Bobby Flay article in Bon Appetit where Bobbie blanched the carrots, made a spice blend, coated the…
This can be breakfast, lunch or a perfect weekday dinner for two! Serves 2 Ingredients: 4 eggs, preferably farm fresh and organic 1 bunch, kale…
 Being totally honest, Apricot Chickpea Salad wasn’t my idea. I had it at a local market and fell in love with the salty, sweet,…
While we were in Italy last year (see âItaly 2016â photo diaries), we worked as farmers at an Agriturismo outside Pavullo nel Frignano, located about…
 Roasting carrots whole is a chopping-haters dream come true. If you have a kiddo interested to get involved, include them in the prep. Invite…
I’ve had a hankering for banana bread lately! Â As many Seattleites do, I found myself at Macrina Bakery one afternoon for an espresso and a…
Most people start to get grumpy and lethargic as summer comes to an end and the Northern winds arrive. I’m amped for one reason and…
This lovely side dish can be dressed up with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon. It’s also super delish with just salt and pepper. …
Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, offers a gorgeously simplistic and delightful outlook on life and food. Don’t get caught up on…
Go-To recipes must check all the following boxes: 1) delicious, 2) minimal ingredients, and 3) easy to prepare. Ideally once a recipe has made it…
