Some of us who grew up eating 1970s cuisine would gladly bury its memory, along with Watergate, maxi coats and Abba. With the exception of this Classic Cheese Log, below, I can’t think of many 70s family recipes that survived the era. 1970-79: The decade of culinary ... [Read More] [1 Comment. Please leave another.]
Roasted Red Pepper and Potato Frittata
A quick scan of my pantry and fridge revealed a wrinkly red pepper, a quarter-loaf of stale Italian bread and a mound of budding potatoes. Some cooks would gather these past-prime foods and head for the compost bin. Instead I pulled out a skillet. I knew I had perfect ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]
Milking the karma cow: Why I switched to locally produced dairy.
I couldn’t sleep Monday evening. I was still awake at 2am, staring out at the full moon thinking about tomorrow's delivery. Next morning while it was still dark, I opened my front door and there it was, just like I pictured it: A zinc box filled with glass bottles of milk and ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]
