On this perfect it’s-almost-spring weekend, this little weekend lover: Attempted this, but subbed in cauliflower and bacon for the mortadella and changed just about everything else. They need a little work. More news on this later. Attempted an avocado pistachio pesto (because it is March and there is no basil for sale anywhere) then disappointingly…
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RECIPE: Working Girl’s Oatmeal
Believe it or not, in addition to farming and blogging and the occasional waitressing shift, three to four days a week I am a working girl. An in-the-city, in-an-office (at least it’s a beautiful non-profit office filled with amazingly beautiful people) working girl. And busy working girls sometimes need a quick go-to breakfast. This oatmeal…
Quest for the Perfect Waffle + RECIPE: Alton’s Perfect Waffle
I have been looking for years for the perfect waffle recipe for my traditional (non-Belgian) waffle iron. Just because I don’t have a Belgian waffle iron, doesn’t mean I don’t still deserve waffles that are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside and somehow equal parts fluffy and dense. A waffle that is…
Spring Fever + RECIPE: Winter Hash & Avocado Toast
Spring fever. Oh it’s in the air. Days are getting longer. Which means my commute home is no longer in the dark and sometimes when I’m feeling extra ambitious, I can even get a little time with the pups on the trail before the sun goes down. And daylight savings, and with it more sunshine,…
MOSES conference + RECIPE: Butternut Squash Mustard
Sorry everyone!!! It’s been too long! I feel like I haven’t cooked or talked to you in forever! I know it hasn’t actually been very long at all but my mind has been so preoccupied that it feels like months and months have gone by since we last spoke. What has my mind been so preoccupied…
Oscar Night! + RECIPE: Pretzel Cake with Tahini Frosting
In honor of the Academy Awards, the award goes to…. the very first cake I’ve ever invented!!! Okay okay, I didn’t really win any award. Not yet. But I could. Seriously you guys, this cake is so good!!! I took a chance and ground up a bunch of old pretzels in my food processor and…
Farm Weekend + RECIPE: Red Cabbage Coleslaw with Peanuts (and Pork Tacos!)
This weekend we aren’t doing anything other than farm planning. Okay, and cooking and baking (like a fool) and watching the Oscars and maybe even taking a hike or two, but mostly we are farm planning because believe it or not, the 2015 farming season is almost upon us! We begin planting things in 8…
Artichoke Madness + RECIPE: Artichoke & Hollandaise
You guys!!! I bought my very first artichoke!!!! Ever. And I was so excited about it!!!! I bought it pre-Valentine’s Day (for five whole dollars much to Mr. Carrot’s dismay) because it seemed like the sexiest most romantic thing to eat on Valentine’s Day and therefore obviously worth $5 but then….. I waited over a…
Super Special Sappy Weekend + RECIPE: Leek Almond Pesto
Did you all have a super special sappy Valentine’s Day weekend with your super special people? I hope you did. And if you didn’t, I hope you had lots of fun indulging in chocolates and wine anyways because to me, Valentine’s Day is a little about love and romance but possibly even more about indulgence….
5 Things You Don’t Know + RECIPE: Quinoa Veggie Bowl with Tahini Sauce
1. Besides being a farmer and a blogger, I work at an amazing non-profit that is literally changing the world every day. I have worked and/or volunteered for them for about 5 years now and am still so much in love. Midwest Environmental Advocates. Look ’em up. Follow them on Facebook. Read about cool things…
The Leek & The Carrot 