My Life in a Pie
As soon as Where Women Cook posted their contest for a pieography – your life explained in a pie, I couldn’t get the idea out of my head. After walking around with this analogy in my head for a couple weeks here are a few things I know for certain: My life is not a pie as much as a rustic tart, a little bit messy and definitely not put together around the edges. I’ve been self-employed for a decade as a creative professional. It has not been an easy path, but... Read More
Look Ma! I Baked! – savory apple tart
Sometimes I just get antsy. Sometimes I just need to cook something special occasion without having the occasion (because I might not actually have anyone to feed it to). This week has been like that a lot. I have been spending the better part of this week looking for a job – and the rest of it cooking elaborately to ease the stir-craziness of looking for a job. When I came across Elise Bauers’ recipe on Simply Recipes for an Apple Walnut Gorgonzola Tart I practically... Read More
Stormy Comforts – squash & mushroom risotto
We’re in for another snow storm. It seems like we’re getting snowed in once a week so far this year. I don’t really mind – I’ve needed some good time by myself at home these days. I’ve been going through too long a season of transitions. I needed some space to get myself grounded again. For me that space is always standing in front of the stove. When I’m cooking I’m finally somewhere where I can think clearly, get rebalanced,... Read More
My Current Obsession: Butter (can you blame me?)
I have become recently obsessed with making herb infused butters. I adore cooking with fresh herbs. It was probably one of my favorite things about cooking professionally (well that and my heart has been changed forever after experiencing a well-stocked walk-in fridge). If I ever find myself feeling uninspired to cook – I just pick up a couple of fresh herbs and settle happily into a tirade of ideas for what to make out of the remainders in my kitchen. It started... Read More
