While the rest of the country was watching the Super Bowl this past February, Brad and I were hurtling across the desert of Southern California at 70 miles per hour – a pace we had been keeping for most of … Continue reading…
Winter
Sesame and Ginger Chicken Soup
It’s been quite some time since I’ve shared a recipe on this website, but if there was ever a dish for a comeback, this fragrant chicken soup is it. If you’re like me, and are trying to ween yourself off … Continue reading…
Bootleg Farm Finds: Farro Fettuccine with Wild Mushrooms
A few weeks back my friend Margie invited me to the Old Field Farm Bootleg Buying Club. Old Field Farm is a 160 acre farm in upstate NY that explores the relationship of art and agriculture. This was not your … Continue reading…
Cooking at High Altitude: Amanda’s Green Chili Stew
A few weeks ago Brad and I headed west to spend some time with his family in Colorado and to embark on what has now been deemed our second annual ski trip with Amanda and Alec – Amanda being Brad’s … Continue reading…
A Salad to Celebrate Citrus Season
For the most part, I’m more or less a locavore by habit, especially when it comes to produce. But Northeast winters are long and one can only eat so many cold storage apples. As February rolls into to March, fresh, … Continue reading…
Adventures in Duck Ragu
I’ve made this ragu twice in recent weeks. It’s all part of my efforts to cut up and eat whole animals, and my friend and farmer Ray Bradley has been kind enough to hook me up with some very nice … Continue reading…
Breakfast with Brad: Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Maple Syrup
One of the best things I ever did was marry a man who cooks breakfast. This is not the first time I’ve sang praise to the Thomason household morning routine – back in June I shared Brad’s recipe for what … Continue reading…
A Warm Winter Salad: Freekeh, Chard and Butternut Squash Salad with Bacon and Roasted Pecans
While I’m freezing my butt off in upstate New York and learning to cut a French rack of lamb ribs, I thought it’d be nice to share a cozy winter recipe. And since I think I’ll be sharing a lot … Continue reading…
Kitchen Scraps: Split Pea Soup with Ham
Shortly after Thanksgiving while having dinner with my parents, I mentioned that I made turkey stock and soup with my leftover turkey carcass. Later that night after I returned home, my mom called to ask if I wanted them to … Continue reading…
Not So Winter Pasta: From Freezer Stock and Pantry Spoils
It seems the sub-freezing temperatures that set in this week are here to stay and we’ve finally begun to see the heart of Brooklyn winter. Local produce has rapidly dwindled to a limited selection of root vegetables, cold storage apples … Continue reading…