Oh my. I have been busy. I have over a dozen posts half-finished for this blog that I have not been able to get up because I am so busy. I’ve decided to post this one because it is the recipe I have been making, serving and eating the most over these last few busy…
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Kasha and Beet Salad/ Estonian Folktale Dinner
In 2012, I travelled to Estonia with my sister to return our father’s ashes to the island that would have been his home had his family not fled during World War 2. It was an amazing trip and you can see some photos and read more about the food in Tartu, Tallinn and the islands…
Bird Seed Cereal (Gluten-Free)
I’ve been eating this cereal everyday that I go to work, for about 2 years now. My husband has two ancient pet doves, whom he has loved and cared for since before we were dating. He swears that this cereal is exactly the bird seed that he feeds Phoebe and Lula. Well, if it’s kept…
Creamy Butternut Soup with Miso and Smoked Paprika (Vegan)
…and now back to our regularly scheduled program “What can I cook with all of the butternut Squash?” On this episode we are making Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Miso and Paprika. I had never wondered what the ideal weather conditions were for the butternut squash crop, but now I know. With a long, warmer…
Pistachio Shortbread with Lemon Glaze (Vegan and Gluten-Free)/ Superheroes in our midst
We have a friend who comes and lives at our apartment whenever she is in NYC. We didn’t know her the first time she came. A mutual friend put us in contact because he knows that my husband and I have a guest room for friends, family and artists come to stay. She’s come to…
Beet Salads with Preserved Lemon (simple, hearty and fancy variations)/ Oven Coven
Back in May, my friend Maria sent out an email to a group of women that began… “Greetings Bombshells: Wanna be part of my living right project? It is tender young grape leaf season in my backyard! Time to make dolmades! I’m also calling it my Living Writer project, because man, one needs to balance work with…
Spiced and Roasted Butternut Squash with Dates
I’m going to talk politics a bit,so if you are just looking for a nice side dish for Thanksgiving, scroll down for the recipe, but be aware that that I am a powerful witch and even reading my recipe will fill you with love and acceptance of even your most freaky and foreign neighbor. In fact,…
Zingy Ginger Pumpkin Spread
This is not your typical pumpkin concoction. It has that marvelous velvety pumpkin texture but other than that it’s totally unexpected. It’s not sweet and homey. It’s tangy, full of heat from fresh ginger and Aleppo pepper and it has a hint of earthiness from toasted cumin. This pumpkin spread is racy.I created this pumpkin…
Spiced Plum and Chocolate Cashew Cream Parfait (Vegan)
This is the autumn dessert for The Illuminati Ball. Creamy chocolate cashew cream is layered with spiced red wine plum jam and topped with toasted almonds. If you are interested in reading about the entire eight course vegan tasting menu and seeing pictures of this sumptuous event follow this link! If you want the recipe, scroll down!…
Watermelon Gazpacho (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
I’ve written about this soup before, but I feel that the praises I sing bear repeating. When I am called upon to make a summertime dinner for a crowd of people, this watermelon gazpacho is usually involved. For example, I made it last August when I was the chef for The Freight. The Freight is a…
Big Sis Little Dish 