Travel Philadelphia Farmers’ Markets Hi again. Just a quick reminder to all my Philly friends that farmers’ market season officially commenced this past weekend with the opening of... Continue Reading Philadelphia Farmers’ Markets»
Pasta Super Asparagus-y Risotto with Farro (or Not) This recipe calls for puréeing about a pound of cooked asparagus and stirring it into risotto during the last five minutes of cooking. The... Continue Reading Super Asparagus-y Risotto with Farro (or Not)»
Summer Fava Bean and Pecorino Salad I cook fava beans once a year. When I spot the first of the season at the market, I fill up a bag, take... Continue Reading Fava Bean and Pecorino Salad»
Seafood and Fish American Tuna Open-Faced Tuna Salad Sandwich So, I am happy to report that the American Tuna I recently smothered with cheese and wedged between two pieces of buttered bread tastes... Continue Reading American Tuna Open-Faced Tuna Salad Sandwich»
Gardening Cinder-Block Garden How-To Hello. Over the weekend, I (OK, Ben) planted a garden. As Ben laid the bricks, tilled the soil and planted the seeds, I read... Continue Reading Cinder-Block Garden How-To»
Summer Backyard Chickens & Thin-Crust Pizza A few months ago, I mentioned I was looking forward to the day when Ben and I have room in our place to fit... Continue Reading Backyard Chickens & Thin-Crust Pizza»
Fall American Tuna As I mentioned a couple of days ago, I’ve made a new discovery: American Tuna. Now, before you start freaking out that “women of... Continue Reading American Tuna»
Fall Baked & Scrambled I wasn’t kidding. I’ve been eating a lot of eggs. But i’ll cool it after this post, because I’ve made a new discovery: American... Continue Reading Baked & Scrambled»
Fall New Theory: Everything Tastes Better With An Egg On Top? I know. My egg consumption is out of control. I can’t promise the end is in sight either, so please just bear with me... Continue Reading New Theory: Everything Tastes Better With An Egg On Top?»
Breakfast Poached Eggs Over Flax Bread So, as you know, I’ve been eating a lot of eggs. I’ve been cooking them in various ways — scrambled, poached, and even baked... Continue Reading Poached Eggs Over Flax Bread»
Fall Whole Grain Muffins Round Two & A Favorite SNL Skit Yesterday morning, I finished off the batch of cranberry-orange pecan muffins I had made last week. It seems I am already quite accustomed to... Continue Reading Whole Grain Muffins Round Two & A Favorite SNL Skit»
Fall Whole Grains & Food Synergy I caved. I couldn’t hold out any longer. Over the weekend, I went to the store and bought my first bag of flour, can... Continue Reading Whole Grains & Food Synergy»