Author Archives: Emily

Our Thanksgiving leftovers are long gone. Where bountiful piles of mashed potatoes once huddled in the cool refrigerator, there now sits an empty white shelf smeared with gravy. A few bits of fancy cheese, some half empty containers of chicken … Continue reading →

Sunrise Black Pepper Pasta with Arugula in a Coconut Cream Sauce   Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it

I pretty much ignore him every week as I walk down the aisles, clipboard in hand. He stands behind a table and two large coolers, smiling and taking in the scenery, as though he were a hiker in a commercial … Continue reading →

I have a cousin who used to dream of one day becoming a tour guide. In the summers we would often spend two weeks together up at my grandparents house in Maine. He would give us tours of the house, … Continue reading →

What you are about to see was almost illegal in Minnesota. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it

Asparagus Omelette with Bacon and Chives Recipe “It’s what’s on this table” Mike said, as he scooped his hand through the soft brown pellets, lifting up a handful and letting it drop from his fingers like sand. It reminded me … Continue reading →

I love a rainy day at the farmer’s market, and here’s why: The contrast of color is amazing. Red, purple, blue and yellow flowers protrude out of the dull gray skies, with soft petals that look as though they were … Continue reading →

The wind stampeded through the lot, picking up napkins and knocking over plates, and leaving smears of mustard and coleslaw in its wake. The market employees, it seemed, had all managed to position themselves away from their shady tents in … Continue reading →

Spring-dug parsnip chips with fresh mint “Have you ever had a spring-dug parsnip?” My hand hovered over the little basket of what looked like white carrots. I froze at the question, and looked up from under my sweatshirt hood. “no, … Continue reading →

Arugula, Fennel, and Sunchoke Salad with Grapefruit Walnut Dressing (found under Paleo recipes) We wintered hard in Minnesota this year, packing ourselves up daily for a snowy trudge to work, pulling on furry boots, the outer hide still wet and … Continue reading →