Have You Sampled a Whole Grain Today? {Giveaway!}
You may think today is April 3. OK, it is. But it’s also Whole Grain Sampling Day, a celebration organized by the Whole Grains Council. And you may have noticed, I’m a fan—I almost never miss a chance to swap in whole wheat flour, and this blog’s got recipes using cornmeal, wheatberries, oats, freekeh, brown ...Keep Reading
Strawberry Hurricane Muffins
You may have heard. It’s, um, stormy. I was going to write a playful post about how waking up to pre-Sandy howls inspired me to bake these not-too-sweet, fruit-filled, whole grain muffins, but two things are stopping me: First, my desk is next to a window facing our small, bricked-in backyard, which becomes a wind ...Keep Reading
(Not Too) Cheesy Zucchini Fritters
I use zucchini a lot. Like, a-lot-a-lot. But even I get tired of it sometimes, so I like to pair it with something that takes away from its zucchininess, just a bit. In this case, that’s potatoes. And feta. And Parmesan. Fried in just a bit of olive oil, you wind up with crispy little ...Keep Reading
Catching Up, Plus a Recipe for Crispy Kale, Winter Squash, and Cheddar Pizza
I’ve missed you. Lately the maelstrom that is life has been overwhelming me, and I’m afraid this blog has suffered as a result. If you’re ever wondering where I am (and I’d be absolutely tickled to think that someone actually is wondering that), check my Facebook page. I post something on there nearly every day, ...Keep Reading
Corn, Zucchini, and Spicy Pesto Pizza
I’ve missed you. Really, I have. I’ve been a terrible blogger lately (well, I’m still blogging twice a week on Weight Watchers, but that seems to be all I can handle right now). My first excuse: a week in Maine, our second summer taking Harry to the area we stumbled upon during our honeymoon. This ...Keep Reading






