On fish sauce (+spicy brussels sprouts)

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)

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...

Rocket Recap: the weekend’s recipes in pictures

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...
Superbowl solved: roasted garlic cheese dip

Superbowl solved: roasted garlic cheese dip

It’s not a secret I never, ever care about the outcome of a professional sports game…don’t have a team, don’t love a sport, and truthfully I barely remember which teams are playing, even when a game is on right in front of me.  Just the idea...

Cruciferous Veggies 3 Ways (omnivore, vegetarian, vegan)

The cruciferous family of vegetables includes cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage – all are low in carbohydrates and high in vitamins C, A, and K and cancer-fighting phytonutrients.  Because vitamins A & K are fat-soluble, oils enhance their...