These days, more Americans who are able are turning to their local farms as reliable food sources in the face of Instacart and Amazon strikes and often-bare shelves at many grocery stores. Many farmers have adapted their sales models to include more digital pre-pyament, delivery, and pickup options. But if Read more…
EDIT: Sadly, Watershed Cafe closed in early 2020. Thank you to the wonderful staff for all the delicious meals and great memories. What better way to celebrate and support Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve than with a farm to table cafe? Sited in Poolesville among the rolling hills and open fields Read more…
Beet & potato salad Gribiche: A side or main dish option for your Meatless Monday rotation–suitable for a side or an entree.
Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana has been crafting high quality food from their carefully curated menu for upper Montgomery County since 2015. Chef-owner Tony Conte’s bona fides are incredible–so his move from fine dining to a shopping center in Darnestown is quite the leap and one I’m grateful for. In fact, Chef Read more…
It’s official! I am now a Meatless Monday blogger. This means my vegan and vegetarian recipes will be featured on the official Meatless Monday site. I’m thrilled to be part of this movement. Though I am not a vegan or vegetarian, I do consider myself a flexitarian if you want to Read more…
As a child growing up in the cable TV-free wilds of Woodsboro, Maryland, we relied on our rooftop antennae to beam in our (very limited) entertainment. A favorite channel was PBS and many of my childhood television memories include their heavy hitters like Rick Steves, Wild America, Yan Can Cook, Read more…
Moi? J’aime le France France is powerful both as a notion and an international cultural force. Mention France and you’re sure to get some sort of visceral reaction from Americans, whether it’s delight or disdain. I fall into the former camp; for me, France is my happy place. I adore Read more…
A Meatless Monday (or pizza Friday) option… Is life crazy? Are you feeling lazy? (For me, at certain times of the semester, yes to both.) Luckily, this herby garbanzo recipe is enjoyed by everyone in the family, tastes really fresh, and comes together in a snap. Enjoy these herby and Read more…
More Meatless Monday deliciousness… Poor brussels sprouts; relegated to the realms of despised vegetables that deserve a second chance. If the mention of them has you wrinkling up your nose, this recipe bears no resemblance to the mushy, farty orbs you are probably thinking of. On behalf of underdog vegetables Read more…
Meatless Monday deliciousness awaits…. Imagine the savoriness of crispy potatoes and warm goat cheese balanced with the soft sweetness of tomatoes and balsamic vinegar accented with fresh basil. This recipe is quick, easy, and affordable and can be served rustic-style or presented in a more refined plating. You can also Read more…