Category Archives: Nuts For the first time in my life I feel balanced. Not the ephemeral balance and serenity you feel after a good yoga class that disappears as soon as the rest of life slaps you in the face, but a more steady, sustained sense of ease and peace. It’s a sense that everything is all right,...   Spring means asparagus has finally come into season. If you try to plan your meals around ingredients that can only be obtained locally, you probably already know that the actual harvest season for asparagus is very short, about eight weeks. Sure, in today’s big agribusiness world we can find asparagus all year round in chain...  I am somewhat of a Valentine’s Day Scrooge. It’s not because Valentine’s Day is coming up and I don’t have a date. In fact, I’m currently in an awesome relationship with someone that makes my heart squeeze with so much affection that sometimes I feel like it may burst. I think the concept of designating...  The bright, peppery bite of baby arugula plays well with the slightly bitter grapefruit and contrasts with the silky sweet mango. Cashew gomasio is ground up cashews with sea salt flakes. If you can’t find a perfectly ripe mango, skip it. The salad will still be very satisfying. Baby Arugula, Grapefruit, Avocado, Mango and Cashew...  These cookies. These cookies are some of the naughtiest cookies I’ve ever come across. They should be declared illegal – they’re that good. I actually feel irresponsible for sharing the recipe with you. These cookies were brilliantly conceived by one of my favorite food bloggists, Heidi Swanson. And they are aptly named because when you... |
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