Purslane: Weed to Plate

A year ago I had my first introduction to foraging. Kevin was preparing for a pop-up highlighting Arizona products and wanted to add some wild to…

Corn Gazpacho–Isn’t it Pretty?

“Isn’t it pretty?!” Growing up my mom often asked this question at the dinner table. Her observation often came as my brothers and I were well…

I love the scene in Ratatouille when Remy tries to show his brother Emile how to “taste”. He pairs the cheese with the grape, and at first…

Mom always told me “don’t play with your food.” She would gently slap my hand as I dissected the buttery folds to discern just what was…

There were times at the Nordic Food Lab when we didn’t have quite enough for staff lunch. They were the moments in between CSA pick-ups when…

I forget to sprinkle nutmeg in my ragu. Outside of carrot cake, I reserve carrots for anything but dessert. When I think of parsnips there are…

One year. Out of my comfort zone, away from husband, learning, growing, and filling my memory bank. One year. One month left. As I enter this…

What is it about eating brain that causes such visceral reactions in some people? There are cultures where scooping up a bowl of brain is natural.…

Slowly one by one, we lift our heads. Pulling ourselves away from whatever research paper has captivated us. It is that time of day. The two…

I know I normally write about food or life as chef’s wife but I couldn’t let this one go by without sharing it. I am in Copenhagen for…