I hope you all had a fantastic July 4 holiday! We had a wonderful time visiting my parents in Pennsylvania and going to the beach with Andrew’s family in Surf City, North Carolina. Both locales were super relaxing. I did a bunch of cooking/grilling and worked on testing a few recipes that may be coming … Continue reading North Carolina Beach Holiday 2.0
This weekend began with a lot of recipe testing at my parents’ place in Pennsylvania—an excellent beginning! One of the successes was this sour cherry pie, made with sour cherries from the tree in the yard (!!!) and with a gluten-free almond crust. For this recipe, you can use any unbaked pie crust you like, … Continue reading Sour Cherry Pie with an Almond Crust (Gluten Free)
Hello, Summer I did a bunch of cooking this weekend, but nothing that was really blog-worthy (more recipes soon, I promise!). What WAS totally blog-worthy were my favorite cold rice noodles from Yun Nan Flavor Garden! We went out for noodles after doing a long run on Sunday, and it was hugely satisfying to scarf … Continue reading Hello, Summer
Did you know that you can eat collard greens raw in a salad, just like kale? I didn’t until fairly recently. They are delicious this way, and while I love some slow-cooked collard greens simmered with a ham hock and lots of vinegar, sometimes I’m craving a fresher preparation, especially in summer! You can also … Continue reading Collard Salad with Pickled Raisins, Pecans, & Feta
Maybe it’s the warmer weather or maybe I just need a vacation, but I’ve been thinking a lot about Greece recently and remembering the beautiful beaches and delicious foods we experienced on our honeymoon there a year and a half ago. Paging through the wonderful cookbook Kokkari: Contemporary Greek Flavors has been a great way … Continue reading Sweet Green Peas with Feta, Lemon, & Dill
How have you all been? I decided to take a holiday break from blogging last week, and I have to say, it felt WEIRD. Instead of working on a blog post, I went to the beach, grilled in the park, and just cooked for fun. I pretty much blog every week without fail, even on … Continue reading Chicken & Black-Eyed Pea Chili
Boston + Pittsburgh Soccer/Wedding Road Trip We just managed to fit A LOT into a long weekend—driving through five states and seeing both of our families, a Boston soccer match, a Pittsburgh wedding, and some old friends. And trying lots of delicious foods, of course! Andrew and his entire family are big soccer fans and … Continue reading Boston + Pittsburgh Soccer/Wedding Road Trip
Have you tried savory oatmeal yet? I had been hearing about it for awhile, but when I finally tried this, it was LIFE CHANGING. This recipe is delicious, and you could change it up in so many ways with different veggies and toppings. It’s extra good with an egg on top, as many things are! … Continue reading Savory Oatmeal with Mushrooms, Feta, & Hazelnuts
It’s hard to believe that it’s already May and I’m only now posting my first spring recipe! Though I did cook some asparagus in April, it hasn’t really felt like spring yet, and I’ve still been mostly stuck on root vegetables, stews, and roast chicken, using my oven a lot before the weather gets too … Continue reading Ramp Walnut Pesto
I definitely realize that it’s not summer yet, but it’s been so cold and gloomy that it doesn’t even seem like spring so I’ve decided to skip straight to warm weather beverages to get myself in the spirit! (In the spirit, ha. See it’s funny because it’s an alcoholic beverage!) This bitter aperitivo is the … Continue reading Bicicleta (my favorite summer drink)
