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“Dumpster Diving, Tofu + Zines” in Remedy Quarterly!
I am so pleased to announce that a story about my young days as a punk rock zinester back in Portland, Oregon has been published in the wonderful journal Remedy Quarterly. Run by Kelly Carambula of the fantastic food (and … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking
Tagged Cooking, Eat Make Read, independent publishing, magazine, Recipe, Remedy Quarterly, Tofu, Zines
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Carrot Spiced Madeleines (inspired by Karaocake) on Eating the Beats!
A few months ago I mentioned the launch of my friend (and excellent cook) Laura’s new food blog, Eating the Beats. Her blog features recipes inspired by the music that she loves. It’s a lot of fun to read and … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Dessert, Recipe
Tagged Baking, Blog, Dessert, Eating the Beats, fall, French, indie rock, Karaocake, Laura Leebove, Madeleines
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Cocktail to Celebrate a Summer Storm
It’s that season again. It’s the time when plums ripen in orchards in upstate New York and arrive with such frequency and ferocity, with their tart purple sweetness, that it’s hard to keep up with them. Oh, right, and it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks, Summer
Tagged cocktail, Drinks, Hurricane, Irene, lemongrass, plum, Recipe, Simple Syrup, summer, vodka
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Mango Lemongrass Sorbet with Chili and Lime
The summer days are already getting shorter. In the morning you can feel the tang of autumn in the air. Is it time to unpack the sweaters and break out the long pants? Not yet. We are not ones to … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Recipe, Summer
Tagged Chile, Dessert, Dominick, Homemade, Ice cream maker, lemongrass, lime, Mango, Mastrangelo, Photography, Simple Syrup, Sorbet, Vegan
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Minimalist Lobster Rolls
One day this July I confessed to my co-worker that when I was growing up in Maine I actually did not like lobster that much and refused to eat it from age 12 to 29. She looked at me, taken … Continue reading
Vegan Sauteed Stuffed Squah Blossoms with White Bean Alfredo Sauce
We are currently facing the vegetal challenges and pleasures that come with the height of summer CSA season. One delicacy that we received for several weeks in a row was squash blossoms. Last summer, following the suggestions of many cooks, … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Recipe, Summer
Tagged Alfredo, Garlic, Italian, pasta, Ricotta, Scapes, Squash Blossoms, summer, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian, White Bean
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Fresh Fruitful Summer Cocktails (not too sweet)
Fourth of July has always signaled the start of “deep summer.” While June’s Summer Solstice marks the official start of summer, summer in June always feels tentative. June is just trying summer out. June is a practice summer. But once … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks, Summer
Tagged basil, cocktail, Drink, Fruit, Gimlet, lime, Peach, Refreshing, Strawberry, summer, vodka
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The Simple Life: Summer Eating Without a Grill
I’ve been on vacation “down the shore” for the past week and it’s felt great to get out of the city and live a bit of a slower, simpler life. Thankfully, it has also been a fresh and tasty life … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Recipe, Summer
Tagged Asaprgus, Broil, Chicken, Chicken Salad, Cooking, Fingerling Potatoes, Homemade, mayonnaise, summer
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Mid-Week Masterpiece: Black Bean Celery Soup with Fresh Vegetables
Perhaps its the early summer weather, but I have had very low motivation to go grocery shopping lately. This has left me rummaging around the cupboards and fridge when dinnertime comes, trying to construct something healthy and flavorful that will … Continue reading
