I’ve taken a little more than a hiatus from this project. Not that my mind hasn’t been buzzing with ideas!—but these last few weeks have been a bit stressful in my professional life. Coupled with the endless (cold!) rain we saw at the end of May, I’ve been in hibernation mode (aka Kantha quilts and Netflix). … Continue reading Baking and Life Lessons
This winter has been a long one, and besides that, adjusting to life after graduate school with a new job hasn’t been that easy. So, for a change of scenery, I went into the Catoctin Mountains with my husband and some friends to forage for morels. Someone had spotted some recently, and there was a … Continue reading A Raised Vegetable Garden: One Inch at a Time
The Flavor Bible: the Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America’s Most Imaginative Chefs by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg is exactly what it claims to be: a “bible” and “guide.” It’s mean to be used as a tool: a kitchen spiritual … Continue reading Cookbook Review: The Flavor Bible
Field Notes on Feasting 