Crèpes: Just Another Vehicle for Clearing out the Fridge

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

I’ve been steadily working on slimming down the pantry and freezer and as part of that took an inventory of all the tiny, leaking, and often unmarked baggies of flours, grains, seeds and legumes. When I saw the buckwheat flour I knew I would be making crepes so I put it aside and went to investigate the fridge and freezer. Another thing I am working on as I eat down pantry and freezer is to try to only add better, new versions of these staples. So last week when I was making this organic wild rice blend, I made triple … Continue reading →

The Beet Grows Fonder

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Last weekend we were thrilled to be able to carve out a couple days to go to Paonia for their Harvest Festival. Not only is it a magical little town tucked in the banana belt with a thriving ‘cultcha,’ but the drive is beautiful. And this time of year, with the leaves turning yellows and oranges, that alone can recharge your batteries. Even with a whiny toddler in the backseat. We stayed at a farmhouse b&b called Fresh and Wyld about a mile outside town that boasted a large garden, chickens, a friendly german shepherd type dog named Pablo, walking … Continue reading →

Thai Sausage Banh Mi

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

A couple months ago I made a big vat of thai sausage, and just pulled out the last batch from the freezer. As we had carrots, cilantro, cucumber and jalapenos I instantly thought of Banh Mi and decided to get a baguette and some daikon. The first time we served the sausage we had cold, sweet corn soup on the side and the flavors went so well together that I started thinking I might have to serve little corn soup shooters with the sandwich. That didn’t seem quite right, but I was pretty sure I needed sweet corn in some … Continue reading →

Fresh Corn & Grilled Salmon Salad

Posted on July 28, 2011 by admin

Yesterday I wrote about how often I struggle with good lunches, but maybe I’m on a roll. Today I sauteed up some fresh corn that I just got in the weekly veggie box, tossed it with last night’s sticky, soy glazed grilled salmon, some cucumber and lettuce and a light rice vinegar dressing. I hope I can keep it up. It tasted amazing (there’s just nothing like sweet summer corn) and I felt great afterwards.

Shrimp & Mango Salad

Posted on July 3, 2011 by admin

When I lived in San Francisco, I worked across the street from a decent restaurant that I would go to for one thing: grilled mango and shrimp salad. It was the perfect lunch. Filling but light. Pretty healthy. Slightly extravagant for a week-day lunch. And when I saw the tiny, yellow, Champagne mangoes at Whole Foods I knew right away what I wanted to do with them. The shrimp got a quick marinating in some lime juice, olive oil, chili powder and garlic and were then cooked very quickly in a super hot pan. The mango was sliced into long, … Continue reading →