A Last Breath of Winter Kale Quinoa Salad with Citrus and Dates
Maybe you’re dreaming of spring, but where I am we just got winter back. So, here’s a last 2018 winter salad for everyone. Yes, there’s kale–of course–with just enough quinoa to hardy it up. And citrus...
View ArticleHow to Cure Your Own Corned Beef When it’s Grassfed
There are many good reasons to make your own homemade corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day this year. If you’re already a devoted pickle maker, corned beef is just another product of brining. If, like me,...
View ArticleToasted Oatmeal, Coconut and Tahini Cookies are for Gifting
During summer vacation at my family’s home on Cape Cod, my older sister and I like to escape by ourselves to the beach. We grab our beach chairs and our books, and take a quick side trip on our bikes...
View ArticleAntipasto Sheet Pan Pizza is a Winner for March Madness
As of this spring, I’m officially the only person in my family who does not play or coach basketball. But I grew up watching a lot of NBA with my Dad, and I’m a dedicated championship season basketball...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Ravioli with Goat Cheese, Asparagus & Chive Butter
Goat cheese. Asparagus. Chives. Spring on a plate–and an idea for a festive Easter meal. Homemade ravioli is a complete labor of love. But this ravioli is a cheat in two ways. It’s an easy homemade...
View ArticleCooked Kohlrabi
The vegetable of the moment? Yes, kohlrabi is [bon appetit quote in interview with Karen Brooks]. I’ve had a load of them from my grower and I admit I’ve been stockpiling them in the fridge. Looking...
View ArticleWhole Food Menu Planning Outline
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View ArticleFudge Hot Chocolate Sundaes and Celebrations
This week I’m celebrating the first anniversary of the revamped Forage blog and getting ready for Valentine’s Day. Both of which point to chocolate. At this time last year, I had big plans for this...
View ArticleHow to Pan Fry Fish for a Deceptively Simple Dinner
On any given night of the week, the dinner decision can be daunting. Should we have tacos or ramen or curry or homemade pizza? It’s easy to forget that sometimes the most traditional dinner {protein...
View ArticleWhat’s the Trick to Vegetarian Reubens? It’s All in the Cheese
I still remember my first tempeh Reuben at a cafe in Bellingham, Washington during graduate school. It was during my vegetarian days, but I’d always loved Reubens. As I licked the Russian dressing from...
View Article10 Easy Ways to Eat Less Meat for Earth Day and Beyond
Happy Earth Day! It’s a good time to talk about a weighty topic: shifting our meat consumption. But that just sounds so… unappetizing. How about eating in balance? Much better. How about eating...
View ArticleDeep Dish Savory Pie with Mixed Greens & Feta
April in the mountains doesn’t always mean spring. Ten years ago this week, my youngest daughter was nearly born in our driveway because my husband had to scrape snow from the windshield before we...
View ArticleWhy & How to Make Homemade Tortillas
A few months ago, I believed that making homemade tortillas was beyond reach for a regular weeknight dinner. But my friend Shari, a mother of two, told me otherwise, “We make them all the time. They’re...
View ArticleLove Rhubarb? This Aromatic Rhubarb Sherbet Will Delight You
In a single week the fruit trees went from bare to blossoms. While it will still be a while before it’s time to plant the garden, the rhubarb is already coming on. I love rhubarb so much, and it needs...
View ArticleTangy Asian Greens Stir Fry with Seared Tofu and Soba Noodles
Dear Foragers, This week I’m deep in housecleaning on the Forage blog, making improvements and cleaning up old posts to make the posts and images better to keep us all well fed. Here’s a stir fry...
View ArticleTwo Simple Ways to Make Your Pasta Salad Sing
Can you feel it in the air? Barbecue and potluck season are about to begin. What do you have up your sleeve? If it’s a pasta salad, then this post is for you. Or, if you’re just looking for an easy...
View ArticleWhere Food Waste Happens
the amount of household food waste is $1700 per year (get stats). Where does it happen? Purchasing-buying too much Storing-improper storage or unorganized storage so you overlook things Cooking-cooking...
View ArticleA Yogurt-Tahini Sauce for Absolutely Everything Summer
Yes, we’re all enamored with tahini–that thick sesame paste that plays well with everything from miso to chocolate. How did we ever live without it? Similarly, this yogurt-tahini sauce has become a...
View ArticleNo-Fail, Homemade Brownie Mix for Fast & Festive Brownies
Just before Mother’s Day, I taught a Baking with Kids workshop and we made these easy one-bowl brownies. Unlike my go-to brownie recipe, these don’t ask you to melt chocolate. Just unsweetened cocoa...
View Article5 Sure-Fire Tips for Perfectly Cooked Grilled Chicken
Since it’s Father’s Day weekend, the grill is sure to be going–am I right? Here’s a gift from me to your favorite griller who may need a few tips on getting that chicken done right this summer. Be...
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