A simple, rustic galette or free-form tart. Nothing too fancy. Nothing too extravagant. But by no means lacking in personality…assorted, beautiful heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs, a bit of cheese, a little sea salt and black pepper, all wrapped up in a homemade spelt butter crust. Easy to assemble, the more rustic looking (misshapen) the better … Continue Reading
“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” I love this quote; it sits in a frame on my desk. The moment I packed my bags and set foot on foreign land, I knew I would never be the same. Travel has changed me. Changed my … Continue Reading
I love the color of this soup…incredibly vibrant. A good rule of thumb when it comes to food — if it’s naturally vibrant in color, it’s mother nature’s way of telling us to eat it. A few weeks ago, I made this yellow tomato soup topped with seared sea scallops. Today’s soup is an adaptation … Continue Reading
Today’s post is all about simplicity, letting the ingredients shine without too much fuss. I picked up an assortment of mushrooms over the weekend, a medley of beautiful yellow and white oysters, maitakes, shiitakes, trumpets, creminis, and portabellos. I can’t think of a better way to enjoy mushrooms than simply prepared on the grill — … Continue Reading
It’s official, I’m obsessed with tomatoes; can’t stop buying them (and really, what better way to help support local farmers?). Tomatoes, so incredibly beautiful in all their various shapes, sizes, and colors. Especially love the small grape varieties — bursting, literally, with flavor. What to do with all those wonderful tomatoes? The options are limitless. … Continue Reading
