What I'm Cooking
I like to cook! Here are some of my recipes…

Gazpacho. You Don’t Need a Recipe, but Here are Some Suggestions
Every batch of gazpacho is a little different, and every batch is delicious!

Vegan Hot Dogs and Beer
An tasty, easy, and dare I say healthy summer meal.

Coffee Socks
Is it the coffee that made my Costa Rican coffee taste so good? Or the socks?

A Vegetarian Holiday
You don’t need meat to enjoy a festive holiday dinner.

Farro, Lime, and Basil
No halloumi? No problem.

The Pleasure of Small Appliances
I always make sure I have a place to store it before I buy one.

May 30, 2021: Lentil Soup & Salad
It was unseasonably chilly here in eastern Massachusetts over Memorial Day weekend, so last night I made lentil soup by sauteeing an onion on medium in Instant Pot, along with half a red pepper and four julienned carrots in 2 tsps of olive oil. Sauteeing on medium for...

May 29, 2021: Farro, Greens, and Cauliflower
I recently had dinner with my friend Nancy. Farro and salad. Was it so satisfying because of the food or the conversation? I'm not sure. Honestly I had forgotten about farro--my husband tells me I used to make it, but then I stopped from some reason. Was it because I...
Sometimes the best meal
is a simple broccoli and cheese frittata (or omelet) and a green salad with a homemade olive oil, sherry vinegar, honey, and garlic dressing.
@medfordfarmmkt @wholefoods in medford. Rosie is a great teacher! An inspiring class. Sprouting into Spring: Cooking and Gardening Class
Sprouting into Spring: Cooking and Gardening Class. I plan to try the Vietnamese spring rolls (amazingly simple!), growing lettuce and greens on my porch, sprouting beans and seeds in jars, and the bonus feature! preserved lemon!