A few weeks ago I found myself in the french countryside enjoying an outdoor lunch in the charming wine-producing town of St. Emillon. On the recommendation of a wine shop proprietor, Steven and I lunched under the historic clock tower…
Veritable Vegetables
Creamed Fava Beans with Bacon (Fèves au Lard Fumé)
July 5th, 2009 | by Jen | published in All, Around the World, Delectable Dairy, Honorable Herbs, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Crustless Quiche with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
May 10th, 2009 | by Jen | published in All, Delectable Dairy, Honorable Herbs, Most Popular, Parsley, Summer Squash & Zucchini, Tomatoes, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
I had a quiche epiphany the first time I tasted the quiche from Tartine Bakery in San Francisco. The texture was amazing — light, fluffy, and almost custard-like. It was a far cry from the dense, slightly dry…
Green Garlic Soup
April 20th, 2009 | by Jen | published in All, Around the World, Garlic, Most Popular, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Besides the expected potatoes and cabbage, green garlic is one item that I have been coming across with great frequency here in Germany. I rarely remember seeing it back in California…
Sundried Tomato and Fennel Sausage
April 15th, 2009 | by Jen | published in All, DIY Food Projects, Fennel, Garlic, Honorable Herbs, Meats and Sausages, Sausages, Meats, Succulent Spices, Thyme, Tomatoes, Veritable Vegetables
Sometimes you find an ingredient that just inspires you. Usually for me it’s not something that’s exotic or expensive, but rather something that is of such high quality or is so fresh…
Wintertime Tomato Sauce
February 24th, 2009 | by Jen | published in All, Garlic, Onion, Succulent Spices, Tomatoes, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Let’s face it — fresh tomatoes you buy in the grocery store during the wintertime are awful. They’re usually shipped in from factory farms in far off lands, and more often than not have a mushy…
Desperado Onion Soup
February 20th, 2009 | by Jen | published in All, Most Popular, Onion, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Long time no see! The recent Modern Beet silence has been due to the fact that I made an international move and have been adjusting to life in Germany. What a change it has been!
Homemade Turkey Stock
November 28th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, DIY Food Projects, Farming, Gardening, & Food Preservation, Honorable Herbs, Meats and Sausages, Parsley, Sausages, Meats, Veritable Vegetables, Weekend Projects
Somehow I ended up with a large turkey carcass in my refrigerator at the close of yesterday evening. Funny, since Thanksgiving was not at my house, and I was not in charge of cooking the turkey…
Rutabaga Bisque with Smoked Paprika
November 20th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Delectable Dairy, Most Popular, Onion, Rutabaga, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
I was looking out my apartment window the other day when my gaze came to rest on a tree about fifteen feet away from the house. I have to climb a set of stairs to get to my door, so when I look out the window…
Pie Crust with Rendered Bacon Fat (aka Bacon Grease Pie Crust) (aka The Best Pie Crust Ever)
November 4th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Cheese, DIY Food Projects, Grand Grains, Meats and Sausages, Most Popular, Tomatoes, Veritable Vegetables
Oh. My. God. This is the best pie crust I have ever tasted! So flaky. So moist. And oh the hint of bacon… In preparing for our move to Germany, I have been going through the cupboards…
Creamed Swiss Chard with Bacon
October 30th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Chard, Delectable Dairy, Most Popular, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
These past few weeks have been particularly busy and challenging for me. I changed jobs, spent two weeks in Germany for work, recovered, and am now packing my bags to go again this weekend!
