I’m celebrating spring today by savoring one last lovely citrus salad. I looked over our fruit bowl this morning before heading to the farmer’s market – taking an inventory of the have’s and have not’s – and realized I had four little cara cara oranges hanging out with two large grapefruit – the last of the […]
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shaved fennel, citrus and avocado salad

Guinness beef stew
Hi friends!! Although I make beef stew on a semi-frequent basis, I can honestly say that I don’t remember ever making one with Guinness before. It’s not difficult. It’s just that when I’m cooking I always reach for the red wine bottle (ahem) instead of the Guinness draught. But as I saw St. Patrick’s Day looming on […]

shakshuka with sauteed kale and feta cheese
Coming back from vacation over here and I’m telling you, I’m having a really difficult time getting back into the swing of things. Winter break was so busy – packed full of outings and tree lightings, dinners with family and friends, present exchanges and lots and lots of food. After all the Christmas fun was […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip




















