Before this week, I hadn’t been to the grocery store since early December. That’s not to say I haven’t bought any food. Although, I haven’t bought a whole lot. There’s the almost weekly visits to the farmers market. Plus a few random exploits—holiday shopping at Pike Place Market or stopping at local shops while in… Continue reading “What Can You Make Right Now? January 23-27”
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Not-Your-Standard Weekend Cooking for The Week: January 16-20
I’m not a fan of cooking up a batch of meals on the weekend just so you can eat the same thing all week. Making a pot of beans, which can create a variety of meals, is one thing. But spending the weekend to cook for the week neglects many key points: If I’m cooking… Continue reading “Not-Your-Standard Weekend Cooking for The Week: January 16-20”
Know What’s in Your Freezer: January 9-13
Home at 3 AM on Monday and a day late after two weeks away. The fresh food on hand was a short list: apples, onions, and garlic. We didn’t even have coffee! And after nine hours of sitting on a plane followed by four hours of sleep, coffee was really all we cared about. But… Continue reading “Know What’s in Your Freezer: January 9-13”
The Last Days of 2016: December 12-23
The weeks leading up to the holidays are always busy. Even more so for us this year since we have a red-eye flight to Boston the day after Christmas. Time is short. And so this post will be as well. The weeks became a blur. I give you the highlights. Farmers Markets To start, here’s… Continue reading “The Last Days of 2016: December 12-23”
Serving Leftovers to Company (Yes We Can): December 5-9
December. When 24 weeks of CSA boxes comes to an end. Although I always miss the variety and convenience, there’s also a bit of relief. My freezer is packed. I’ve cooked a lot the last six months. And the holidays are always busy. I feel ready for simple meals. Plus, some meals that rely on… Continue reading “Serving Leftovers to Company (Yes We Can): December 5-9”