On fish sauce (+spicy brussels sprouts)

Dec 22, 2015 | WFW

I first cooked with fish sauce during a cooking class I took in Thailand in 2008.  It was one of the highlights of my trip – which I did solo for 3 weeks – and Asian cuisine was definitely not in my repertoire at the time!  Let’s revisit that day:...

A Friendsgiving feast (+pistachio pumpkin biscotti)

Nov 22, 2015 | WFW

Happy Friendsgiving! Yesterday I hosted my 11th Friendsgiving, which is a tradition I’ve loved since college.  Throwing an open-house style potluck with lots of friends is a no-fail way to have a great time, and this year was no exception! Along with this pecan...
4 Turkey Alternatives (that will please any crowd!)

4 Turkey Alternatives (that will please any crowd!)

Nov 20, 2015 | WFW

This morning I was featured on the local ABC7 to discuss alternatives to turkey for the holidays – my third DC area television appearance!  Check it out: http://wjla.com/embed/features/good-morning-washington/turkey-alternatives-for-thanskgiving Many thanks to...
Cookbook Giveaway! (+gluten-free pumpkin bread)

Cookbook Giveaway! (+gluten-free pumpkin bread)

Nov 2, 2015 | WFW

Things have lined up in a funny (should I say eerie?) way this week.  Last week I felt hectic, rushed, and that there wasn’t enough time in the day, and this week things fell into place – appointments scheduled neatly around my other calendar items, time...

RecipeRedux: National Nut Day!

Oct 22, 2015 | WFW

I guess there’s really a day for everything these days, isn’t there?  Really though, I try to encourage everyone to eat nuts on a daily basis – a handful is a serving, they’re high in protein, fiber, and unsaturated fats, and they can be stored...

Rocket Recap: the weekend’s recipes in pictures

Oct 18, 2015 | WFW

Back from my 3rd Rocket Retreat with Jonathan Ewing – we have the schedule nailed down now, so the only things that change are the meals, the people, and the workshops.  Catch up on what Rocket yoga is and a little more about the retreat concept in either of my...