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…
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Waste Not, Want Not.
During my workout yesterday afternoon, I stumbled upon an inspiring article in my Organic Gardening magazine. The topic: a chef that doesn’t waste any part of the vegetable. Mimicking the “nose to tail” movement — wasting no part of an animal — he aims to do the same with all of his ingredients. Needless to…
Empanada Party.
Every culture calls them something different… Calzones, hand pies, pastelitos… But no matter the name, what you’re after is dough hugging something savory. And speaking of hugs, you’re going to want to give me a big one after you try these recipes. I thought this would be a fun family party idea — creating a…