Braised Fennel & Carrots w/ Preserved Lemon

Braised Fennel & Carrots w/ Preserved LemonBraised Fennel & Carrots for Spring

It all started with these two gorgeous globe artichokes. I bought them at a local market a few weeks ago along with a large bulb of fennel. I’d been waiting for the first artichokes—a sure sign of spring—to appear. As I wanted to make a recipe Continue reading Braised Fennel & Carrots w/ Preserved Lemon

Crispy Ginger Molasses Cookies

Crispy Ginger Molasses CookiesCrispy Ginger Molasses Cookies – My New Favorite Cookie

Do you remember the Molasses Sugar Cookie recipe on the back of the bottle of Brer Rabbit Molasses? I certainly do. My college roommate and I baked them rather frequently. Crisp, chewy and spicy. Everything I wanted in a cookie (when I didn’t want chocolate chips). Continue reading Crispy Ginger Molasses Cookies

Healthy Cooking Classes – Bozeman Spring 2014

Healthy Cooking Classes – Bozeman Spring 2014Healthy Cooking Classes – March 29th & April 26th

Join me for one or both of these upcoming healthy cooking classes in Bozeman, Montana.

“This is my invariable advice to people: learn how to cook—try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all have fun!   Julia Child Continue reading Healthy Cooking Classes – Bozeman Spring 2014

Preserved Lemons – Easily Made at Home

Preserved Lemons – Easily Made at HomePreserved Lemons – An Odyssey       

For years I’d heard about preserved lemons. Once I was gifted with a jar of them. I treasured that jar a bit too much. Thinking I had to save them for only very special occasions, I waited much too long to open the jar. Continue reading Preserved Lemons – Easily Made at Home

Cauliflower Steaks, Cauliflower Purée, Tuscan Kale Pesto

Cauliflower Steaks, Cauliflower Purée, Tuscan Kale PestoCauliflower Steaks You Eat w/ a Knife and Fork

Until he tasted these Cauliflower Steaks w/ Cauliflower Purée & Tuscan Kale Pesto, Paul avoided cauliflower, preferring most every other vegetable instead. Really, though, who knew cauliflower could be so tasty and attractive?  After loving fermented Giardiniera for the past year and enjoying Roasted Cauliflower Salad Continue reading Cauliflower Steaks, Cauliflower Purée, Tuscan Kale Pesto