First things first: this meal (with the exception of the avocado and the tortillas, obviously) was 100% harvested from our garden. It was one of the most delicious and rewarding dishes ever to come out of our kitchen. It all started with a mystery squash. Upon purchase, it was believed to be butternut. Upon fruiting,…
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All Things Healthful.
We’re doing a little “cleanse” of sorts. It’s something we do relatively often (almost always in a different way). A little internal refresh. Something to clean out our guts and rid our bodies of nasties. We eat pretty clean as it is, but every once in a while we have a craving for something more…
Perfect Protein Salad
Wow, has this been a busy (and beautiful!) summer. There’s been no shortage of amazingness in my life lately — I’m dying to catch you up! Let’s start with this amazing summer salad that I’ve been in love with forever. If you’re lazy, you can get it at the PCC deli counter (like I’ve done…
Let’s Dance, Nature.
Tending to a garden is a delicious dance between time and space. I’m WILDLY obsessed with the garden this year. I can’t seem to plant enough. Such a gratifying experience, to grow life and sustenance from a seed or tiny plant. The resources… The beginnings… The help… The progress… freshly harvested greens + cilantro left:…
One cannot love well, think well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.
Truth, I say! Honestly, though…this isn’t really a story about food, but I thoroughly enjoy this quote. And Virginia Wolf. And food. It’s really a love story, of sorts. Not your typical love story, but a love story about our kitchen, the way we adore it, and the way we live in it. We are…
Root Beer Roast | Pineapple + Fennel Slaw | Cumin Corn
New kitchen // Beautiful Time to spend in new kitchen // Nonexistent Sadness level // Off the charts Cheryl recently read somewhere about a “root beer roast.” I looked at her like she was crazy, but then she started explaining… “You just throw the pork roast in the crock pot with a bottle of really…
Welcome to the ranch, my friends!
The Schaker’s are moving to North Beacon Hill. Don’t worry, we’ll let you in on every step of the road…
These are a few of my favorite things.
There are few things I love more in this world than the following: 1) The first grill of the season (in spite of the ominous clouds on the horizon — hell, I dig living on the edge). 2) Fresh Mexican (in this case, carne asada — my first attempt, mind you). 3) Sharing the two…
Curried Cauliflower + Creamy Coconut Sumac Yogurt
I have a total love/hate relationship with those nights when I have nothing on the dinner menu. On the one hand, I hate not having a plan. Often I don’t even care what it is — a simple salad, a smoothie, some roasted chicken and veggies… On the other hand, it’s such a thrill to…
Let’s Get Creative!
My wonderful and ever-inspiring cousin is home for spring break. This means the creative juices are SURE to flow from now until Friday. Yesterday we were brainstorming ideas for a birthday gift for Cheryl. I suddenly remembered a piece of art Cheryl’d been gaga for (likely found on one of her MANY inspirational blogs). I…
p[r]esto.
I love dogs. I love Volvos. I love sunny weather. I love vegetables. I LOVE pesto. Fresh and vibrant and versatile, it’s one of my favorite sauces, hands down. I’ve made some pretty stellar batches in my lifetime (based on my obviously professional opinion). These have included spinach, basil, kale, arugula and have been paired…
Un-Bread.
One of my all-time favorite blogs, mynewroots.org, recently posted this intriguing “bread” recipe. I make a lot of claims about things changing my life — typically, they’re true! She made the same claim regarding this bread. Naturally, I had to try… As you know, while I love my kitchen time, I’m NOT into the baking. …
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