Am curious by nature. The process, the how and why, intrigue me. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I was a scientist in my earlier life (my first few jobs out of college entailed working with mice and rats in a laboratory; I quickly learned that such work was not my calling). … Continue Reading
A year ago at this time I was preparing to set off on a journey. Three months in Ireland. One of the best three months of my life. Can’t believe an entire year has gone flown by. Once again, I’m getting that urge. My inner travel bug is nipping at me. Long to escape, to feel … Continue Reading
Do you have a favorite ingredient? Your go-to ingredient in a pinch? Something you feel eminently excited about? For me, squid often finds its way into my weekly cooking repertoire. Squid are plentiful, affordable, and, depending on the preparation, take only a few minutes to cook. Something I can grab on my way home from … Continue Reading
Any weed lovers out there? I’m talking about the legal variety 🙂 I found some purple lamb’s quarters at the farmers’ market. Was lured by its pinkish-purple leaves, quite flashy for an everyday weed. Lamb’s quarters is a wild, edible, leafy green, a species of the goosefoot or pigweed family. Like many other weeds … Continue Reading
When it comes to a winter risotto, you want it rich and luxurious, with butter and cheese, creamy and decadent. It’s that perfect, hearty, comforting dish… There are no shortcuts when it comes to preparing risotto. It’s a bit labor-intensive. It’s needy. It requires constant attention (i.e., stirring), for a good 20 minutes until it … Continue Reading
