The discovery of fava beans at Vera’s was great news, sort of
Food
Small, Good Things: Spears of Heaven
The less done to these little spears of heaven, the better
Mouths to Feed: Spring Mix
My father cut some deal with the gods of body fat and arteriosclerosis
Mouths to Feed: Loaf Story
A loaf of olive bread caught my eye, but what was I going to do with it?
Mouths to Feed: Don’t Push It
Signs of spring: onions, garlic, chives, leeks, shallots, scallions
Mouths to Feed: Health Food
Food can sometimes feel like your only link back to the world of normal, thriving humanity
Mouths to Feed: A Bit Wobbly
Recovering with the standard post-op diet: gelatin and broth
Small, Good Things: Sweet Tidings of Spring
A winter storm in March? I need some sweetness in my life
Small, Good Things: Building a Better Garbure
Ham hock plus beans plus (onions, carrots, turnips, potatoes, cabbage)
Small, Good Things: Beans and Greens
A great side dish with a roast or fish, or in its own
Mouths to Feed: A Pinch of Salt
When people I love are ailing, my impulse has always been to cook for them.
Small, Good Things: The Long, Short Days of February
Always have a pot of something bubbling away on the stovetop
Mouths to Feed: Rémoulade of Things Past
It’s been called French coleslaw, but that does not do it justice
Mouths to Feed: Egging Myself On
Sometimes, when cooking, you have to let go of the wheel
Mouths to Feed: Secrets, Lies, and Recipes
Most food lovers I know don’t like to admit they use recipes
Mouths to Feed: The Dirt on Christmas
Christmas breakfast should be special. But it can’t take forever to cook.
Mouths to Feed: Merry Chocolate to All
My primary Christmas construction materials will be butter, sugar, and flour