Winter is loosening its long, cold talons, even here in the mountains. As we say goodbye to March, the familiar feeling of change is in the air. Daylight lingers a little longer; the damp earth smells pungent of decaying leaves; snow turns to a soaking [...]
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Raw Shaved Fennel, Celery Root and Apple Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
In late November I signed up for a give-away on EA Stewart’s The Spicy RD blog. I haven’t participated in many of these give-aways, and haven’t hosted any at all, but EA was giving away a pedometer. Now I have wanted a pedometer for a [...]
Pin ItKabocha and Kale Salad with Persimmon
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! We travelled to Portland (Oregon), to see close friends and family and had a wonderfully fun and food-filled week. Now that we’re back home, I’m craving salads. The first one I made upon resettling at home [...]
Pin ItChickpeas, Garlic and Olives
This week I closed a chapter in my life, and was caught off-guard by the nostalgic feelings it raised in me. Like when you’re watching a movie, say a comedy, and an unexpected bittersweet moment grabs at your heart out of nowhere, and your [...]
Pin ItCucumber and Tomato Salad in a Kefir-Onion-Dill Dressing
We’re off to Chicago tomorrow for an annual reunion of ex-ski buddies scattered across the country. There’s something so satisfying and heart warming about spending time with friends you’ve travelled with through decades of life changes. It all started somewhere around 1987 when I [...]
Pin ItHerbed Goat Cheese Souffles and a Visit to Surfing Goat Dairy on Maui
Aloha! We’re back from a week on Maui, and I swear I’m still on Maui time. We had a wonderful week of pure relaxation, going to the beach, hanging out at the pool, and very casual dining with the exception of the evening we [...]
Grilled Fennel and Bean Salad with Lemon Sage Dressing
Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all! Today I’m excited about a guest post I’m doing on RecipeLion, a recipe and cooking website from Prime Publishing that offers recipes, videos, healthy eating advice, party ideas and cooking techniques from top chefs, home cooks and experts. [...]
Warm Farro Salad with Spring Vegetables
Going back and forth between the mountains and the Bay Area this time of year gives me food cravings whiplash. In the Bay Area, we’re well into spring with heaps of fresh asparagus, fava beans, strawberries, and spring onions at every farmer’s market. The [...]
Pin ItQuinoa Potato Cakes Florentine with Mustard-Yogurt Sauce
A couple of days ago, I posted about the newest addition to my evolving pantry - pumpkin seed meal; and promised to post this recipe that uses it in place of traditional wheat-based breadcrumbs. Making this simple change is such an easy way to make something [...]
Pin ItCitruslove: Winter Citrus Salad with Maple – Orange Vinaigrette
Swing by any market this month, and you’ll find a startling variety of colorful, Rubenesque – plump oranges at their peak; heavy with natural juices, and sweet enough for a healthy, satisfying dessert . Here in California, we’re lucky to have such a broad variety [...]
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I'm Susan, thank you for visiting my food blog! I enrolled in culinary school after many years in business as a gift to myself to follow my heart and create a life around food. I've now fallen in love with writing and photography as well, and am thoroughly enjoying this new life I'm still creating.
Inspired by the book "In Defense of Food", I began infusing more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into my everyday diet. Meat and fish will never be completely gone from my diet, but they're no longer the main event on my plate. On the other hand, my husband is a determined carnivore, creating a challenge for me to create dishes that will entice him. Whether you're vegetarian, or just wanting to eat less meat, I hope you'll find inspiration here to try something new to add to your own table.
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