Category Archives: in the kitchen
Orangette’s A Homemade Life
I treated myself to a copy of Molly's new book A Homemade Life recently and devoured it with simple joy and delight within days of it arriving. It is, I have to say, the cookbook/food book I've often dreamed of … Continue reading
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Summer Kitchen Inspiration
I’m not sure how it is that it has taken me so long to finally pick up a copy of Clotilde’s cookbook Chocolate and Zucchini, but now that I have it is providing much in the way of inspiration for … Continue reading
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Tastes Like Flowers
Several summers ago, my beloved yoga teacher and friend introduced me to the delights of a hint of rosewater in a pitcher of cool water as a hot summer thirst quencher. The recipe is quite simple: take one large pitcher … Continue reading
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In Praise of Agave Syrup
Heidi Swanson is regularly recommends Agave syrup in her recipes at 101 Cookbooks and in Super Natural Cooking, and it is a natural sweetener that often comes up in vegan cookbooks (being safe for those vegans who eschew honey). I’ve … Continue reading
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Food for New Braces
Lemon Souffles Originally uploaded by emira Miss P is now the proud owner of a new set of braces. Last weekend was my first chance to see them — Martin and her mom accompanied her to get them … Continue reading
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Gingersnaps, Round Two
Gingersnaps Originally uploaded by emira Last Sunday, with great excitement, I made several things with my stunning new KitchenAid. All tasty treats were successful — including foccacia made with the dough hook — with one exception: ginger cookies. … Continue reading
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The Artful Vegan
One of the other birthday delights I was treated with was a copy of the second Millennium Cookbook, The Artful Vegan. For those who don’t know the Millennium Restaurant, it is a vegan gourmet restaurant in San Fran and when … Continue reading
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Making Dishes
just some of the afternoon’s dishes Originally uploaded by emira When I’m riding a wave of stress (and have I mentioned lately just how very stressed/busy things are? yes? oh good) things tend to go in two phases. … Continue reading
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Bitter Sweet
Things are particularly busy around here these days. And frankly, I’m barely holding it together. As I balance what feels like endless demands on my time and brain space I am trying to be particularly conscious of getting some self-care … Continue reading
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Not Half Bad
bread a risin’ Originally uploaded by emira Despite record breaking heat this weekend, I followed through with my plan to try making bread. And, while I received many well intentioned warnings from folks here on this site, I … Continue reading
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