Upon Request
While we were driving back from Tahoe the other afternoon, our thoughts turned to lunch — it was the time of day, after all, and …
In Tahoe, with Tofu and Ski Boots
[View from Squaw Valley, March 2008.] Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. …
Working Breakfast
[View of the ‘desk,’ March 2008.] Today is a fine day: I’m unexpectedly working from home, with a nice cup of tea at hand, and …
Dear Kate, Remember that Cookie Recipe?
Dear Kate, Today is your birthday — I’m getting this in just under the wire — and so I am sending you virtual cookies. And …
Lentil Soup, Lightly Spiced
OK, so maybe I lied a little. I did make something new the other night, though admittedly it was a riff on something I’d made …
Broccoli Soup and the Met
Maybe it’s the broccoli soup recipes floating around lately, or the fact that last weekend wore me out (in a good way, but still), and …
Today
The New York Times front page story today broke my heart a little bit — this coming on the heels of “Atonment” last night — …
Welcoming the New
[Sunset, Tomales Bay, December 2007.] New Year’s Eve, late afternoon, taking the long drive through the fields to Inverness, the sun hung low and sweet …
Latkes, Darling
Well, the Times agrees: babka is worth the effort, just like I wroteabout the other day. The crumbs from my efforts have long since been …
Quinoa, for Health
Remember how I wrote that article for NPR about quinoa? And how surprised I was that so many people also share the quinoa-love (it’s still …