food

  • linzer hearts

    yesterday, my friend carrie came over to make cookies. we filled the tiny space between these four walls with the smell of so much butter and sugar it was almost stifling. almost. wishing each of…

    February 14, 2012 22 Comments
  • deep dish and big news.

    pizza last night to celebrate a pretty big change around here. a little bit more than a month ago i decided to leave my position on the farm, and saturday was my last day…

    February 13, 2012 25 Comments
  • mornings, lately.

    i’ve been all about these sweet blushing grapefruit lately. one a day at breakfast, and sometimes another again as the sun begins to fade. feeling bolstered by vitamin c and fruit ripened by the…

    January 30, 2012 23 Comments
  • ko’oko’olau.

    100% hawaiian ko’oko’olau herbal tea. a gift brought back to me from hawaii. it’s mild and restorative and i’ve been drinking it by the mugful. mahalo for the tea.…

    January 17, 2012 8 Comments
  • lunch, lately.

    kale. washed in cold water. drizzled in lemon juice and olive oil. a shave or two of pecorino or parmesan, a pinch of salt and pepper. eggs and bread to round things out. a remedy…

    January 12, 2012 16 Comments
  • tisane de tilleul.

    a cup of linden tea on a quiet morning. the right thing for easing into the day. even better for easing out of it.…

    January 9, 2012 13 Comments
  • egg nog.

    i know. for some people there’s nothing less appetizing. but for me, egg nog is pure delight. it’s memories of childhood christmases in a frosty glass. yes. woolly tights, velvety dresses, scratchy headbands, and…

    December 21, 2011 6 Comments
  • wintergreen.

    1. fallen black birch branches. 2. a jar. 3. boiling water. 4. honey. 5. wintergreen in a cup. good for what ails you and tasty, too.…

    December 12, 2011 7 Comments
  • mulling spices.

    a tiny holiday gift that packs an impressive punch. plop a bag of mulling spices into a burbling pot of cider or wine and set the tone for an entire evening of cozy merriment.…

    November 23, 2011 16 Comments