Rhubarb Alone

By June, I’ve become dismissive of rhubarb – a feeling I hate to admit, because it means that in the span of a month, I’ve transformed from actively, and eagerly, seeking it out at the market, to haphazardly tacking it on at the end of my shopping list, well after strawberries.

A Non-Buckling Buckle

Throughout strawberry season – which lasts all summer in Oregon – our kitchen is rarely without a few tiny blue baskets of strawberries.

My Maui Food Memory

Along with visiting the Haleakala Crater and driving The Road to Hana, I planned another must-do for our trip to Maui: eating as much banana bread as possible.

A Quick & Filling Pastry

As soon as I saw the picture of these almond and jam pastries in the latest Sunset Magazine, I took immediate action.

Red Ace Beet Pancakes

After a nearly two year hiatus, I’m surprised to write that we’re once again CSA members.

A "No Bowl Left Clean" Coffee Cake

I first made this coffee cake last year, around the start of Fall.

A Morning "Pudding"

"Pudding" is a common item on any British menu.

Six Pints of Strawberries: Strawberry Bread

When I brought home six pints of strawberries, my vague ideas about what to do with them consisted mostly of what I didn't want to do with them.

Weekday Lunch: Spinach Strata

I've stated before that my ideal weekday lunch is seasonal, nutritious, and filling.

Late Night Radish Quiche

I already wrote about one way to cook radishes: as a component in a refreshing spring pasta.

Seeking Familiarity

To ease the transition, I've tried to replicate certain arrangements we had in our last apartment: our ubiquitous eiffel tower print is now hung above the television, per usual.

Memories of Summer: Ginger Peach Muffins

Smelling a ripe peach immediately brings to mind several food memories: summers on my parents' deck, eating the fruit as quickly as I could as it leaked all over my arm.

Bran Muffin Convert

A quick search for "Super Natural Everyday Bran Muffins" yields multiple results.

A Scandinavian Treat

We brought home a few souvenirs from our September trip to London and Copenhagen, including this cute Danish bird, a small vase by Anne Black, and several Christmas presents.

Welcoming Fall Flavors

While my closet moves confidently into Fall, my palate is less gung-ho.

Seasonal Pancakes: Blueberry

Seasonal Pancakes: Strawberry

I've posted about Justin's chocolate chip pancakes before.

Cooking it Fresh: Asparagus

As I wrote yesterday, our kitchen turned green last weekend.

A New Contender

Everyone loves brunch on the weekend--especially, it seems, in Brooklyn.

A New Appreciation

My husband loves scones.

Canned Pumpkin Problem

This past Fall, I acted like (some) people do before a big snowstorm and stocked up like I wouldn't be able to leave the apartment all winter.

Birthday (Polenta) Cake

This is actually a dish I was hoping to make the day before Thanksgiving, for all of us to munch on while we were cooking Thanksgiving dinner.

Happy Halloween!

The Foot Long Zucchini

Frankly, the size of this zucchini is intimidating.

‘The Best Strawberry Shortcakes’

Edible Communities is a network of local food magazines.

A Weekend Tradition

For our family of two, making chocolate chip pancakes has come to signify a leisurely weekend morning.