When I talk about my yogurt maker, I usually encounter one of two reactions. The first is, “Oh my, I need one of those now! I’m off to buy my very own,” or better yet, (and just as often) someone will admit that they actually have a yogurt maker gathering dust in the back of…
millet muffins
I finally put a few seeds in the ground, and then I watched the chipmunks dig them up. My nails are dirty, and the wind is whipping, and I am drinking so much black tea. And I finished the book, really this time. (I hope!) Yesterday I went to New York and I had a…
yogurt and herb bread
Yogurt and Herb Breadadapted from Mollie Katzen, The Enchanted Broccoli Forest 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons butter, melted2 large beaten eggs1 cup firm yogurt1/3 cup honey1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs (I used chives, tarragon, and oregano), coarsely chopped Preheat the oven…
turkish celeriac remoulade
I am grateful for the inner beauty of the celeriac. I’m not fooled by that leather jacket- I know that inside it is delicate and silky, fancy and French, scented like heaven. In the fall, I made soups and stews, and I admired the sensual topography of the noble root on my counter top. But…
black bean and roasted tomatillo soup with garlic yogurt
October might just be my favorite month for cooking. The cold air drives me straight to the stove, and the garden is still spitting out more produce than I can manage. The squash are taking over, but at the same time there are those few plants that are hanging on till they are done in…
Occasionally I teach workshops, and I have one coming up this fall. Join me and stellar novelist 