Caponata!

Caponata!

Growing up in the 1960s, ethnic food was not so much a big thing. My mother did a loving job of feeding our family of six and there were some treats I recall. One was a diminutive can of caponata—a smidge of an offering, served on a thin rye krisp, just enough for one...

Cookies and Milk. A Lactation Supporting Treat

Cookies and Milk. A Lactation Supporting Treat

Our daughter Sophia and husband Alex blessed our family with a beautiful daughter this summer. We are all over the moon. One of the ways we lend our love and support is through preparing and sharing favorite foods and packing their freezer with easy to prep meals. But...

High Protein Sweet Potato Muffins

High Protein Sweet Potato Muffins

With the eggs, milk, yogurt and protein powder, these muffins pack a punch and are delicious, too. Also love that with a reasonably stocked kitchen—something I never take for granted— will have most of these ingredients on hand. Here’s what you’ll need: ½ cup milk –...

#11 Grape Juice

#11 Grape Juice

We drive part way to Boston before answering a call that in fact, they do not have a bed for me. When we return home to our bonus day, we think together, what shall we do? We harvest our overflowing patch of tomatoes and Paul makes his famous slow-cooked-with...

#2 FieldNotes from Fifty-Five Fruit Street.  Let’s Eat!

#2 FieldNotes from Fifty-Five Fruit Street. Let’s Eat!

I could write a whole piece on hospital food and snacks. On the lack of taste or the overly salted, or the ultra-processed snack options and chronic-disease-causing vittles. But I’d rather focus on another part: the long menu of a la carte meal options, the cooks...

Refreshing Summer Bean Salad

Refreshing Summer Bean Salad

Refreshing Summer Bean Salad If you’re in a rush, this one is quick! You'll need: 2 cans of beans of your choice, I love cannellini beans, black or red beans; alternately, 2 cups of cooked beans you have on hand, drained ½ red or white onion minced I carrot cut into...

Breakfast in Bed!

Breakfast in Bed!

Apparently one of my “love languages” is acts of service. I made Paul Breakfast-in-Bed today! I spent the early morning cooking a bit for the week (a favorite from Moosewood Cookbook: Hungarian Mushroom Soup, a pan of steamed organic broccoli, a tray of roasted tofu,...

Rice Croquettes

Rice Croquettes

Recipe for quick and easy Rice Croquettes 2 cups or so leftover cooked rice 2 eggs 1/3 cup grated cheese 12 cup any kind of bread crumbs, I use GF Dash of salt & pepper Olive oil Mix all the ingredients, and then drop by the spoonful into warm oil, brown, flip,...

Rice Pudding for a Winter’s Day

Rice Pudding for a Winter’s Day

Moving into winter mode here and bringing in all the winter foods I love. Here's one to share! #comfortfood #holidaycooking #healthybreakfast #survivor #thriver #healthyfood