When I considered starting Life as we Cook it, I gave a lot of thought to the kind of recipes I would be posting, and the type of writing that I would attach to them. I briefly considered keeping it black and white: this is the food I cook, this is why, this is how…
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Seeded Whole Wheat Pizza with Garlic Scape Pesto, Zucchini & Corn
Mommy, has Reeve had chicken yet? This is a common question in our house. Easton, ferociously in love with her baby sister, lives to touch her at all times. Early on, we had to start saying: When you’re finished eating those blueberries, you have to wash your hands before you do anything else. Your sister…
Garlic Scape Pesto (Nut-Free)
Years ago, before I really understood the ins and outs of food: why growing conditions are important, why purchasing organic may be the preferable choice for certain foods, why it’s important to care about the people who grow our food and why shopping local can really make a difference, I caught the farmers market bug….
Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Cakes
Recently, I put a picture of everyday life up on Instagram – mini frittatas stirred together with ricotta, feta, spinach and garlic – but as I was about to post it, I realized that for all my talk about planning ahead, I haven’t done a lot of talking about lunch. Specifically, school lunch. I actually just…
Farro with Browned Butter Beets
I just came back from getting my car inspected at the DMV. That is not the headline. Instead, it’s that the guy inspecting my car, who I was in a relationship with for a total of seven minutes told me to relax. Twice. In my defense, I stepped out of the car for him to do…
Egg Wrapped Quesadilla with Roasted Romesco
In spite of the fact that I graduated from college over 15 years ago, stayed at two jobs for almost six and eight years, respectively, have been with my husband for over 13 years and have two children, I still think I’m 22. I sing loudly in the car when I’m by myself, know to submit something on…
Gorgonzola & Arugula Marinara Sauce
When I was pregnant, everyone asked me what I missed. Wine? Sushi? Jeans with buttons? (A bit, yes and no way.) Everyone also wanted to know what I was craving. With Easton, it was fruit. So much fruit. With Reeve, my answers to both questions were the same: soft cheeses and smoked salmon. All I…
Roasted Smoked Paprika Cauliflower Tacos with Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Sauce
Don’t you hate when a recipe calls for teeny amounts? Like a tablespoon of wheat germ or 1/3 cup buttermilk* or a pinch of espresso powder. That’s how I felt about the recipe for the Eggs Poached in Tomatillo Salsa. Sure, you can easily find ways to use the extra cilantro and queso fresco, but…