I love making one-pot meals like soups, stews and curries as a streamlined way of getting everything I need into one bowl, without relatively little effort. Similar to a capsule wardrobe, there are numerous ways to mix and match staple ingredients (such as lentils, cabbage, spices, and herbs) and create seemingly limitless one-pot meal variations.
Read MoreShopping at the farmer's market has taken on new meaning since the stay-at-home orders began in the Bay Area. A leisurely stroll on a Sunday morning browsing the offerings under warm rays of sunshine re-energizes me, but it's also a small way to support our local economy.
Read MoreThere's a lot of anxiety, uncertainty and fear world-wide right now. With a hyper-active nervous system and the stress response triggered, we need nourishing food more than ever before. This is essentially a sheet-pan supper; a tray bake with eggplant, chickpeas and a Moroccan-inspired spice trio of cinnamon, ginger and cumin.
Read MoreI love this soup because not only is it full of vibrant vegetables (fennel, golden beets and dandelion greens) but the beets do all the heavy lifting. As they simmer away, they impart a subtle sweetness and turn the broth that gorgeous golden hue. No turmeric needed!
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