Is warmer weather finally upon us (fingers crossed)? I’m more than ready to break out the flip flops, shorts, and tees. Come early-spring, after plenty of root vegetables and nourishing, stick-to-your-ribs dishes, am looking for something a tad lighter yet equally satisfying. I love a big, hearty salad, a salad that’s a meal in itself, … Continue Reading
Spanikopita or [Greek] spinach pie is well-known in the United States. However, when made with a mixture of greens/herbs it’s referred to as hortopita (xορτόπιτα). You can use any number of greens/herbs in your hortopita — beet greens, kale, mustard greens, dandelion, nettles, amaranth, spinach, sorrel, collard greens, chard, dill, parsley, mint, chervil, oregano, etc. No matter … Continue Reading
A quick three-day trip to Dublin (fall 2015) and the forthcoming St. Patrick’s Day got me thinking about Ireland (and Irish soda bread). I absolutely loved my three-month stay in Ireland back in 2014 (definitely a trip I will never forget). Ireland is a beautiful country (the remote western side of the island is spectacular). … Continue Reading
The United Nations has proclaimed 2016 as International Year of the Pulses. While I’m not one to jump on trends or embrace what’s ‘trendy’, this is something I can easily get behind. First things first, what is a pulse? Pulses are part of the legume family; the term “pulse” refers to the dried seed. Pulses … Continue Reading
Was thumbing through Gjelina: Cooking from Venice California (based on Travis Lett’s Los Angeles restaurant of the same name). Hailing from the East Coast, I’ve not had the opportunity to dine at his restaurant. In delving deeper into Lett’s book, I became enamored with his recipes (maybe I’m a West Coast girl at heart; I love … Continue Reading
