Category: Food

Over the weekend, I wasn’t feeling so hot. Maybe it was leftover from the colonoscopy ordeal (which went great, everything is fine — early screening a necessary thing because my father died so young of colon cancer, but good to know I’m healthy in those parts!). But it got me craving good clean food that … Continue reading “Adzuki Beans with Squash”

It’s no secret how much I love eggs. When I was a poor college student, I caught quite a bit of flak from my roommates for my egg consumption. But hey, eggs are cheap, easy, satisfying, and delicious. There are so many ways to prepare them, I’m sure I’ll never get tired of them. SlowMama … Continue reading “Baked Eggs”

I just wanted to share this recipe for Fricassee of Chanterelles (a cream and white wine sauce with onions, garlic, and mushrooms over pappardelle noodles) from Bon Appetit Magazine. I couldn’t find chanterelles, so I used shitake mushrooms instead and it still turned out amazing. I used a bit less butter in the preparation, but everything … Continue reading “Fricassee of Chanterelles (with Shitake Mushrooms…)”

Whew! This weekend fall got real. It was COLD, as in, lows in the upper 20’s! As if right on cue, I started craving the richer foods of the cold weather months. If you’re looking for a delicious, slow meal with rich, complex flavors perfect for this fall and winter, check out this recipe over at Saveur. … Continue reading “Coq Au Vin”

I am a big fan of The Splendid Table on NPR. When this show comes on, I often shush the kids and strain to listen to it from beginning to end… which never really happens, because our house is full of talking and music and singing and banging and just general loud noises. But I … Continue reading “Roasted Sweets with Coconut Oil & Fall Spices”