Green Tomato Chutney w/ Apples, Golden Raisins & Ginger

Green Tomato Chutney w/ Apples, Golden Raisins & GingerLots of Green Tomatoes

For two weeks I covered our flowers and vegetable garden to protect them from the low night-time temperatures. And then I stopped. With a forecast of snow and a low of 24 degrees, I gave up trying. So I harvested all the herbs and green onions and most of the Continue reading Green Tomato Chutney w/ Apples, Golden Raisins & Ginger

Peppers, Pears, Pasta & Potatoes

Peppers, Pears, Pasta & PotatoesCelebrating Autumn’s Abundance, Saturday, October 19th

Join me in Bozeman, Montana for my upcoming healthy cooking class celebrating Autumn’s abundance. We’ll be cooking and enjoying a gorgeous and boldly flavored vegetarian menu featuring some of the best of fall’s colorful produce Continue reading Peppers, Pears, Pasta & Potatoes

Journey of the Heart

Journey of the HeartChanging My Focus for Awhile

Whether developing, testing and writing recipes, taking photos or teaching cooking classes, my focus these past two years has been on creating my next post. What a great two years. I’ve totally enjoyed the entire process Continue reading Journey of the Heart

Ratatouille — Classic Provençal Vegetables

Ratatouille — Classic Provençal VegetablesRatatouille — Love At First Bite

Once our exceptionally sweet tomatoes and peppers began to ripen, I added Ratatouille  (rat-ə-TOO-ee) to my soon-to-make list. Finding a gorgeous eggplant and Italiano Largo squash at the farmers’ market, propelled me into action. Continue reading Ratatouille — Classic Provençal Vegetables

Fall Cooking Classes — Bozeman, Montana

Fall Cooking Classes — Bozeman, Montana With Labor Day Here, Fall Cooking Classes Just Weeks Away

After these glorious fresh fruit and tossed salad days of summer, much of Fall’s bounty requires turning on the oven. No hurry, though, as Fall’s still three weeks away. And in four weeks, my first Fall Cooking Class on Saturday, September 28th. Continue reading Fall Cooking Classes — Bozeman, Montana

Veggie Patties w/ Quinoa, Black Beans & Lots of Veggies

Veggie Patties w/ Quinoa, Black Beans & Lots of VeggiesPerfect Vegan Veggie Patties

What a treat. Tasty, moist, gluten and dairy-free veggie patties that hold together well. Fabulous on a slice of garden tomato topped with pesto. Great as a burger on a bun with mustard or ketchup and all the fixings. Continue reading Veggie Patties w/ Quinoa, Black Beans & Lots of Veggies

Greek Salad — Fresh, Vibrant, Easy

Greek Salad— Fresh, Vibrant, Easy
All the Right Stuff for a Superb Greek Salad

Such incredible abundance and variety of beautiful produce this time of year. Colorful, filled to overflowing displays at farmers’ markets with late summer’s bounty. All the right stuff for a superb Greek Salad: ripe, sweet and juicy tomatoes, cool, crisp cucumbers and full-flavored herbs. Continue reading Greek Salad — Fresh, Vibrant, Easy