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The Forest Feast: Collards with Capers + Burrata
February 18, 2013
I have been getting a lot of collard greens in my CSA lately. I love...
The Forest Feast: Roasted Brussels Sprouts
January 14, 2013
There were some brussels sprouts scattered in my CSA box this week and it inspired...
The Forest Feast: Shaved Brussels Slaw
December 17, 2012
Raw brussels sprouts have never tasted so good! If you want to make a lot...
The Forest Feast: Cauliflower Gratin
November 26, 2012
Using cauliflower instead of potatoes in a gratin is a little lighter and just as...
Japanify: Kale Ohitashi
November 15, 2012
Although I have embraced the fact that I have now crossed-over into 30-somethingdom, my diet...
The Forest Feast: Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
October 22, 2012
Forager, alert! Mushrooms are everywhere right now. I was in Santa Cruz recently and met...
Japanify: Matsutake Farro
October 11, 2012
The other day, Washi and I went to Uniqlo thinking we could just casually stroll...
MOTOism: Farewell to Summer: Corn 2 Ways
September 25, 2012
Summer is over, but I like the beginning of the autumn. I can finally wear...
Forest Feast: Scallion Pesto
September 10, 2012
This pesto uses scallions (aka green onions) instead of basil. Cooking them just a bit...
Japanify: Harusame Bento (Bean Thread Noodle Stir Fry)
September 6, 2012
I've been really into harusame (bean thread noodles) ever since my grandma sent me home...
Japanify: Warm Shiitake and Corn Salad
August 23, 2012
After a whole summer of non-stop sunshine, fruit smoothies and ice-cold Franzia boxed wine (that...
Forest Feast: Rosemary Mushroom Skewers
July 30, 2012
Rosemary mushroom kebabs are great on the BBQ or you can roast them in the...