by Toni | Dec 20, 2021 | Be Simple, Let's Eat, Vegetables
One of my favorite winter greens are those cute little cabbages know as Brussel sprouts. They are easy to fix in a million ways and bring a real freshness to wintertime meals. They are a family favorite with us now, but that used to not be the case. Years ago when I...
by Toni | Oct 23, 2021 | Be Simple, Let's Eat, Vegetables
This dish is inspired by a variety of eggplant known as Fairytale, and these sweet tiny globes live up to their whimsical name. About “Barbie” size and variegated purple and white, as pretty as a Monet. Really cute and probably only showing up at farmers...
by Toni | Jul 16, 2021 | Be Simple, Let's Eat, Vegetables
I can’t think of a more quintessential summer pastime than a cool dip in a favorite swimming hole, can you? Of course, the dip here is about eating, not swimming. Although, the recipe makes a nice poolside snack, I do believe. This post is sort of an atonement, as...
by Toni | Feb 14, 2021 | Let's Eat, Live Green, Vegetables
Recipes are more than just directions on food preparation; at least that’s my take on the rich and beautiful history of global eating. Recipes can tell us a lot about community and ecosystem connections, politics and history, the struggles and successes of races and...
by Toni | Jan 17, 2021 | Let's Eat, Live Green, Vegetables
Once January rolls around, I’m on a mission to organize the food stored in the basement, empty out our deep freeze and create as many comfort foods from last year’s harvest as possible. This annual exercise has turned out some spectacular dishes—soups, stews and...
by Toni | Nov 23, 2020 | Be Simple, Let's Eat, Vegetables
It never fails: every holiday season my daughter makes the same request for my Curried Butternut Squash Soup. And while this is quite the compliment, I try to remind her that I have a whole folder full of recipes for butternuts. She never wavers, and I always give in....
