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9 October 2014 | Food, Recipes
Carrot cake. That was the project. Not just any carrot cake, but my ideal carrot cake. It would have to be moist, flavorful and chock-full of carrots, fruit and nuts. No piddly carrot… | READ »
3 October 2013 | Food, Gardening, Recipes, Veggies
I like tomatoes. I love fresh tomatoes. This year I finally grew some in my garden. Unfortunately, Dusty does not like tomatoes, so I was on my own when it came to dealing… | READ »
13 April 2013 | Recipes
This recipe comes together really quickly, and making the fresh curry paste is totally worth it. This is a unique and delicate curry, and it’s gotten rave reviews from everyone I’ve made it… | READ »
25 February 2012 | Food, Recipes
The racing season is almost upon us, and many of us are already busy training. Obviously, everyone’s first choice for training and race fuel is Clif Bar products, but what if you can’t… | READ »
I’ve recently discovered kumquats. Scratch that, I’ve recently discovered that I LOVE kumquats. If you’ve never eaten one (and they don’t really seem edible when you see them on the shelf in the… | READ »
5 May 2011 | Food, Recipes, Veggies
I love breakfast. Today I out-did myself with this delicious hash, topped with perfectly fried eggs and a tomato-parsley salad on the side. So easy. Brussels Sprouts and Carrot Hash Handful brussels… | READ »
28 February 2011 | Recipes
I think the reason some people don’t like duck is that it has been improperly cooked. Nothing like a thick layer of fat under a soggy skin to make you rethink that duck… | READ »
22 February 2011 | Recipes
Or, I guess I could say, “ducks ARE delicious.” Either way, the one we ate tonight was especially good. Not just because I cooked it perfectly- rendering all the fat down until the… | READ »
20 September 2010 | Recipes, Veggies
Sometimes I get stuck in a rut. Always making the same things the same way. Zucchini gets chopped up in pieces and sauteed or thrown in a soup, curry or stirfry. Here’s a… | READ »
10 September 2010 | Recipes
It’s been good to be home, although this stomach thing is lingering a little longer than I had hoped. Here are a couple tasty summer recipes combining the sweet and the spicy. Easy… | READ »
5 August 2010 | Recipes
Ok, it sounds weird- but it passed the Dusty test. And according to Dusty, leftovers are also delicious in sandwich form. I really like yogurt marinades- they keep the meat super moist and… | READ »
5 August 2010 | Recipes
I was inspired by some spicy edamame I had a restaurant. If you want, substitute steamed or boiled edamame (in pods) for the green beans. Spicy Green Beans 2 handfuls green beans 2-3… | READ »
5 August 2010 | Recipes
Easy, light, perfect summer side dish. White Bean Salad 1 can cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed juice of half a lemon 2 tbsp olive oil handful fresh parsley, chopped handful… | READ »
19 June 2010 | Recipes
You can probably get away with marinating for a shorter time, but this sure was good (just don’t tell Dusty that I put cumin in it…): Marinade 1 cup plain yogurt 1 tbsp… | READ »
3 June 2010 | Recipes
Admittedly, all this food looked much better in real life… Blueberry tart with lemon curd and a goat cheese crust Ginger-cilantro farro Roasted beet and lentil salad with fresh basil Grilled veggies with… | READ »