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Celia BarbourColumnist

The Philipstown resident has been nominated for two national James Beard awards for food writing, including for her column in The Current. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of Expertise: Food

Maple Ginger Coconut Oatmeal
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: The Oat Less Traveled

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour October 13, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A comforting bowl of oatmeal for chilly autumn mornings

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Overnight Sensation

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 29, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A transitional moment for squashes

Enchiladas Verdes Casserole
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: The Partial Enchilada

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 15, 2020September 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The long and remarkable history of enchiladas

Summer Pasta with 
Fresh Tomatoes and Corn
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed Cooking: Between the Lines

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 1, 2020August 31, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Last chance for summer pasta

Fricassee of Many Beans
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Mouths to Feed: Rhapsody in Green (and Yellow)

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 18, 2020September 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

An eternal dinner-plate sidekick gets its moment in the spotlight at last

beet soup
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Mouths to Feed: Feeling Up-Beet

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 4, 2020August 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Cold soup with a touch of summertime heat

baked ricotta
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Celebrating the Garden

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 20, 2020August 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

I have been transformed into a shameless vegetable worshiper

pea soup
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Mouths to Feed: Peas and Cues

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

In France, sugar snap peas are called mange tout, which means “eat everything”

Rhubarb Galette
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: What Do I Know?

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 22, 2020August 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Bake we must, if only because the fruits demand it

Masoor (Red Lentil) Dal
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: A Dal to Remember

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Who knew lentil soup could be so good? 

Strawberry Shortcake
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: The Short of It

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 26, 2020November 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Get ready for strawberry season.

Photo by Henry Weed
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Mouths to Feed: A Spring Canvas

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 8, 2020June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Turn your sourdough into focaccia

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: In Like a Lamb

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 11, 2020June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A third of the lamb and twice the beans, and just as tasty

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Dressing for the Heat

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 15, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A cool breeze to my sweltering brain

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Stalking the Long-lost Celery

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 20, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The secret is in the stalk

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Cherry Bomb

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 30, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The two best meals I cooked when we lost power

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Zanne and the Art of Sensible Cooking

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 8, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

An inspired approach by a longtime Gourmet editor

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Mouths to Feed: Spring Awakening

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 12, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Seized by a powerful craving for buckwheat crèpes

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Oat Cuisine

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour March 20, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

When bake sales meant going to the cupboard

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Going for Gold

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour February 28, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A Korean favorite among next-to-nothing dishes

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: My I-Don’t-Know Alaska

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour February 7, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Failures and desserts are best in small doses

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Tracing My Taginealogy

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 9, 2018May 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

What made me drop tagine from my repertoire?

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: What a Blast

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour December 19, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Flavor has always been a driving principle of my cooking

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Proud Rolls

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 27, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Bread bakers are the undisputed shamans of the kitchen

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Core Beliefs

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 8, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

When life gives you apples, make apple slaw

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