Is a vegan friend coming for dinner? Do you want to add more veggies in your diet? Are you trying out Meatless Mondays? No matter the motivation, we could all benefit from expanding our meal repertoires to include more veggies prepared in delicious new ways. This recipe is flexible enough to serve as a side … More Taste: Kale Sauté
I was on a pickling and fermenting kick earlier this year, inspired by food media and a field trip to Fox Haven Farm that ended with bringing a jar of class-made sauerkraut back to campus to ferment. Each week, I tried a new pickle with various spices and herbs; I experimented with cucumbers, carrots, okra, onions, … More Taste: Pickled Beet Eggs
Once upon a time I was a hopeful adjunct yearning for my dream job, being a full-time community college professor. It would take years of hustling, networking, and overworking before that dream would become a reality. Along the way, I worked with and became friends with some fantastic people who supported me and encouraged me … More Taste: Burmese Pickled Tea Leaf Salad
When I teach, it’s an active event. I love taking students on field trips, helping them coordinate service learning, and workshopping their writing. Even during a regular class session, I strive to wear interesting outfits (and Instagram them at student request), often share snacks, and sometimes bring in things like fresh herbs or bubbles to … More Taste: Green Super Smoothie
When I tell people where I live, their quizzical response is, 99.9% of the time, “Where is Poolesville?” The answer: it is in northern Montgomery County, isolated by the Potomac River and the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve. We’ve got a lot to offer nature enthusiasts, cyclists, and history buffs but in the food department, well, not … More Taste: Mexican Grill
Use the basic Ooo La La Lentils recipe and change it up according to the season and your mood. This recipe is easily adaptable, and here are five variations to savor. Variation #1: Winter Herbs Top cooked lentils with a mix of finely chopped fresh herbs. Any combination of rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sage work … More Taste: Lentil Variations
Here’s a recipe that checks all the boxes: quick, healthy, adorable, vegan (or not), and an all-around crowd pleaser. This dish can be as simple or as elaborate as you like, adaptable to the time and ingredients you have and who will be eating it. I’ve cooked this countless times for my family, friends, coworkers, … More Taste: Ooo La La Lentils
