Pasta Carbonara, a Spring Template (Many Green Things are Delicious Added to this Classic)

Frittata

It’s like a pizza but eggy! That’s how my five-year-old (as of yesterday five-year-old!) said to his teacher this morning when asked what his favorite food at his birthday party had been. I beg to differ on the likeness to … Continue reading → ... Read more »

Summer Improv Cooking and Pasta Carbonara with Peas

Dull knives, wobbly pans, no pantry to speak of. . . .none of it mattered at the beach last week where I was for the annual family summer outing. My mother, sisters-in-law and I all brought fruit and produce and … Continue reading → ... Read more »

Swiss Chard Tart

I just unearthed some old files, two of which were noteworthy.  One was filled with menus I’ve kept over the years from memorable meals out or from restaurants I was reviewing for a local weekly newspaper many years ago. The … Continue reading → ... Read more »

Cabbage, etc.

It’s taken me a year and a half to articulate what exactly it is I’m trying to do with my business–Cook With What You Have (through the classes I teach, this blog, etc.).  The name really speaks for itself and … Continue reading → ... Read more »

Crepes

This photo has little to do with today’s post but I did want to share it to give hope to my fellow Portland-area gardeners. My tomatoes are really ripening and delicious! So, I eat too quickly. I have ever since … Continue reading → ... Read more »

Beautiful, Abundant, Forgiving. . .

Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce, Organic Ag, Raj Patel, etc.

Cooking for New Parents

Celebrating Mothers and Daughters & Homemade Mayo

Homemade Veggie Bouillon

Why I Teach & Leeks and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Olympics, McDonald's, Michelle Obama, and Savory Bread Pudding