Lentil Shepherd’s Pie (and Rural Oregon)
One of the things I love about spring is the ever changing weather. The variance makes things so interesting. Yesterday, we spent some time out in open fields, admiring the rolling […]
One of the things I love about spring is the ever changing weather. The variance makes things so interesting. Yesterday, we spent some time out in open fields, admiring the rolling […]
I don’t know what it is about parsnips, but I find their distinctive taste addictive. They’re similar to potatoes, but they have a much more interesting flavor, with a […]
So far, every recipe I’ve posted has been vegetarian. And I do generally eat a vegetarian diet, although I’m not incredibly strict about it. However, there is an exception to my general […]
Some days just feel like soup days. Especially stormy, January evenings, when lights go on and shades go down earlier than usual, and you can hear the rainwater spraying under […]
I sometimes daydream about taking a culinary tour of the Middle East. I’m a novice when it comes to authentic cooking from the region, but I love the stateside versions […]
It has taken a long time for Autumn to set in around here, as we’ve been enjoying a warmer-than-usual fall, but we’ve had some decidedly cooler days the last couple […]
Even though my friend Minni just moved into her new apartment, I can tell it’s her home from the second I walk through the door: She stakes her claim via […]
I love sweet potatoes. Their vibrant orange color, super-sweet flesh, and creamy texture. Yum. I have been known to eat them for breakfast, actually. Now, one of the best ways […]