As a kid I inherited my fondness for tamales from my mother. I knew that I liked them but did not realize my true love until I visited Tall Dark and Handsomes' family for the first time. We arrived in Mexico the week before Christmas and fell face first into food and festivities. When we walked …
Stuffed Grape Leaves, Dolmades!
Succulent little morsels of goodness! These stuffed grape leaves are popular all over the Mediterranean. There are different variations, most are stuffed with rice. I remember one batch fondly, we used ground lamb and went heavy on the mint. The recipe that is here is my go-to version. It yields party worthy results …
Nettles, Perfect for Spring Foraging
Nettles Today I heard lots of bird chatter on my run. It must be spring. The mornings are still frosty but warm up quickly into glorious sunny afternoons where you linger in the light of what seems like a fresh new sun holding onto the day. New growth is starting to peek out of …
Garlicky Steamed Broccoli
Garlicky Steamed Broccoli This is an easy and healthy side that is simple and full of flavor. Best of all the ingredients are few. 1 head of broccoli, pared into bite-sized pieces 2-3Tb of olive oil 1-2 cloves of garlic (or more!), crushed Salt & pepper I begin by setting up my water …
Nancy Warner 