Right before and after I had my little girl, a lot of people told me that having two kids was great. That it was tough at first (they said this with a perceptible shudder, which made me start sweating just a bit), but that after …
So, I took a little hiatus from being here for most of the month of May thus far. Which is a little crazy, since last May, I was here pretty much every other day talking about rhubarb and strawberries. It’s pretty much the best time …
When someone says that a recipe is idiot-proof, it’s usually for one of two reasons. Either the recipe is so unbelievably simple that you can’t screw it up OR while it does have several steps and ingredients, it’s very forgiving of any shenanigans you throw …
Purslane is a weed. Which is perfect, because I specialize in growing weed gardens. I grow them very well. I’m ok with tomatoes, kale turns out alright, but man, those weeds… they really thrive. Purslane is also, thankfully, very tasty. It’s small, tender leaves have …
If you don’t mind, I’m not going to spend a ton of time telling you about these fantastic green beans. There really isn’t much to the recipe, so it seems silly to go on and on. They’re genius in their simplicity, and surprising in just …
Part of me regrets adding to the cacophony of asparagus-centric recipes on the internet right now. But it’s a very, very small part of me. Like a toenail’s worth. And I don’t pay much attention to toenails these days, (Pedicure? What’s a pedicure?) so who …
Brace yourselves: I’m going to give you a recipe for gnocchi. Gnocchi that’s not only light and delicious and flavorful, but also super easy to make. Your mind is blown, right? Well, mine was. Not so long ago, when I thought gnocchi, I thought of …
Like any born-and-bred Chicago girl, I think I handle winters pretty well. I expect cold, and I’m rarely disappointed. I even try to revel in the beautiful snowy landscapes and the wind whipping across the prairie behind our house. Overall, I think I keep a …
What is it about bright green foods that drives me absolutely crazy? They are just so beautiful and, typically, the taste measures up. So many good things turn a gorgeous, vibrant shade of green when cooked… peas, broccoli, fresh herbs… and apparently, fava beans. Confessional …
Halfway through typing up this recipe, I became aware of its resemblance to a certain something else that I’d made recently. There’s pasta involved, along with asparagus. And some parmesan cheese. So I was actually thinking about not sharing it with you all; I don’t want …