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Why beets? What’s so comforting about them?
Beets weren’t a loved vegetable in our house when I was growing up. They came from a can, their juices staining my mother’s hands. Mom was the only one who’d … Continue reading Why beets? What’s so comforting about them?
The Backyard Lemon Cocktail
We planted a Meyer lemon tree in our yard last winter, just before New Year’s Eve and on Thanksgiving harvested over 25 large, juicy lemons. What’s a person to do … Continue reading The Backyard Lemon Cocktail
Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Comrade Cluck
For years I’ve avoided heavily marketed meat substitutes such as No Evil’s Comrade Cluck, a stand-in for chicken. Why do I have this bias? I guess because these products are … Continue reading Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Comrade Cluck
One Pot Farro
Farro is my favorite grain. It dates to the ancient world, appearing first in the fertile crescent and then spreading throughout the Mediterranean. The word “farro” is Italian and is … Continue reading One Pot Farro
Tempeh Piccata
My sister-in-law’s grandson announced he’d become vegan on the drive back to her house from the airport. Needless to say, he is the only vegan in the family. She wanted … Continue reading Tempeh Piccata
Blueberry Pie
My parents and I lived in Nova Scotia for a couple of years in the late 1970s, and one of my fondest memories of this time involves pie made from … Continue reading Blueberry Pie
Strawberry Sorbet
This recipe was first developed at London’s River Cafe many years ago, I think in the 1990s. Located in Hammersmith, The River Cafe earned a Michelin star in 1997 and … Continue reading Strawberry Sorbet
Comfort Me With Beets 