While I feel very virtuous when making barbeque tofu, part of me really wants to sort of mock the sad little white blocks while I am preparing it. Sort of really tell it how I feel, because you know, taking tofu down a peg makes me feel better. My main issue with tofu is that is [...] More »

I know. I’m the 700th person to write about garlic scape pesto. I can’t help it! It’s so lovely, and I just discovered it. After staring down the scapes when we got home from the farmer’s market, they still didn’t tell me which end of them to use. A quick taste provided the answer: before [...] More »

This, right here, and right now is one of my ideal ways to spend a Sunday: it’s freezing outside, and I’m inside, surveying the scene. There are dishes everywhere, leftovers crammed into the fridge, and folding chairs scattered across the living room. Recovering from a dinner party is divine. Last night was my first all vegetarian dinner [...] More »

A confession: watching the Olympic track events gets me really fired up. Husband has been a little taken aback by my enthusiasm, hearing me being raucous in the next room, shouting encouragement, or just as often, giving advice. ‘Cuz you know, I have any idea about running in the Olympics, and I am sure I [...] More »

Sweet 31.  Yeah, I’ve never cared much for my birthday, but the reality is, damn. I am in my 30s now. And not so fired up about it.  Before you go concluding that I am a vain, crazed woman, please allow me to clarify. It’s not a fear of wrinkles.  It’s just that I have [...] More »

See, See!! It’s happened. I said I wouldn’t succumb to fake meat, and it has totally happened. But don’t get me wrong, I didn’t enjoy it. I am posting this recipe in hopes that there are folks out there that actually enjoy “ground beef-style soy crumbles”. Count me out!  In other news, my city is totally [...] More »

Sunday was another one of those magical WDC days, in my book. There was something about the air pressure that almost defeated my I-had-too-much-fun-last-night-and-am-now-suffering feeling. Almost. My husband assured me that what I really needed to get rid of that feeling was a fifty mile bike ride, naturally. We set out obnoxiously later than planned [...] More »

I do apologize for being so out of touch! I’ve been by the sea, and other fun fabulous locales. This lazy summer afternoon finds me at the Cocoa Bar in Brooklyn- I highly recommend it. Lovely garden behind the shop and very tasty iced coffee. Perfect. In my absence, my trusty garden has been hard at [...] More »

Rigatoni with Pesto, Yellow Squash Ribbons, and Grilled Grape Tomatoes Ingredients: 1/2 lb. Rigatoni2 squash, peeled into ribbons using Y peeler (discard center, seeded part of squash) 4 TB extra virgin olive oil 1 dry pint grape tomatoes 3-4 c chopped basil leaves 1/3 c toasted almonds 1/3 c grated parmesan salt and pepper to taste Preparation: In food processor, combine almonds and basil. [...] More »

Is not the same as Romanesco. Googling Romanesco will not lead you to the type of red pepper, almond and bread based Spanish sauce that you want to make. If you also have the inept form of the internet that does not read your mind, Google Romeso for recipes. Romanesco, by the by, is a [...] More »