Lemons + Anchovies

4th of July Adventures in Sun Valley, ID

Hi, I'm back!  I had a blast spending the last five days in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho.  My apologies for not posting as promised but there was so much to do that blogging just didn't fit into the schedule.  Besides, carrying around a heavy camera and lens got old pretty quickly so a lot of my ... Read More

Sumac Rice

  A note:  This is a quick post as I'm heading out of town for a few days.  I'll have my computer and camera with me, though, so I'll try my best to share the sights and tastes of my destination with you while I'm gone.  Must tear myself away from the computer now so I can take care of ... Read More

My Go-To Brownies

At one point this weekend I found myself in desperate need of a chocolate fix.  On my posting pipeline was a Nutella tart and some truffles I wanted to make.  But preparing for a short trip in a few days made it difficult to do anything that required making dough or a few hours rest in the fridge. ... Read More

The Chicken Stew of My Childhood

  Being able to treat my taste buds to new flavors is one of the greatest joys of cooking.  I love trying new recipes, becoming acquainted with unfamiliar spices and learning about a different culture in the process.  A lot of times we encounter the same base ingredients but cooked with ... Read More

No-Knead Whole Wheat Rye Bread

When it comes to baking my own bread, taking baby steps has been my top rule.  I've always been intimidated by the idea of kneading dough, the fears of over- or under-kneading pervading my thoughts and squelching any optimism I might entertain.  Quick breads were a happy compromise as they kept me ... Read More

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