The last time I ate squash blossoms I was in Italy, they were stuffed with mozzarella di bufala and we enjoyed them while gazing out over Lago Maggiore. But the last time I spotted squash blossoms, prior to this past … Continue reading…
Author: Heather
Cream of the Crop: Pasta with Eggplant Purée
This past Spring I finally subscribed to La Cucina Italiana. I’ve always eyed the magazine display whenever I shop at Buon Italia, and I thought reading and translating recipes would be a good way to practice my Italian. So I … Continue reading…
A Challenge: D.I.Y. Ricotta
Today is the last day of September (how did that happen so quick?), and also the last day of the NY Locavore Challenge – I just learned more than 1,400 people across NY State were involved. In addition to taking … Continue reading…
Bistro at Home: Moules Frites
One of my favorite dishes to make at home is steamed mussels. We’re lucky to have access to deliciously fresh, local mussels from Blue Moon Fish at our greenmarket. A great thing about them is that while they are wonderful … Continue reading…
All in a Week’s Waistline
People often ask me if Brad and I eat out a lot – I suppose that depends on what you consider to be a lot. Most of the time we cook and eat 3 meals a day at home. And … Continue reading…
Freeze This: Tomatillo Sauce
The official start of Fall is nearly upon us, although I started saying goodbye to Summer last week when I returned to Brooklyn to find the weather had taken a turn towards crisp days and cool nights. I’ve started wearing … Continue reading…
Canyon Cooking: Westwater Chili
On Thursday afternoon I arrived home from Utah and spent a few quiet hours alone in our apartment praying my brain wouldn’t catch up to my body too soon. I closed my eyes that night and dreamed of big skies … Continue reading…
Yesterday it Rained in the Desert
I woke up next to the Green River this morning. I’m in Southern Utah surrounded by some of my best and oldest friends. In a few hours I’ll get on a boat and spend the next few days on the … Continue reading…
Braised Pork Taco Magic
Last summer Brad and I just couldn’t get enough of grilled pork tacos. I get these country style ribs from Ray Bradley, marinate them overnight, then Brad gills them low and slow. Our ritual is to thinly slice that lightly … Continue reading…
The Rally to Support Farmers Post-Irene
The outpouring of support for farmers and farms flooded by Irene has been inspiring. Last week I wrote a post about my friend Ray Bradley and neighboring farmers in New Paltz who lost nearly everything in the storm. Many people … Continue reading…