Moving across town is hard enough, but a move across the Atlantic kicks the difficulty up to a whole other level. One of the big challenges lies in the fact that after I pack my things in boxes, I won’t see any of it for approximately 8 weeks — the length of time it takes […]
Potatoes
Eating Out of a Cardboard Box
October 25th, 2009 | by Jen | published in All, Beets, Carrots, Garlic, Onion, Potatoes, Veritable Vegetables
Skillet Roasted Celeraic with Potatoes, Celery, Olives, and Sage
April 30th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Honorable Herbs, Potatoes, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Every now and again I’ll wake up and decide that today I need a mental health day. The feeling strikes at the oddest times — not when I’m particularly stressed out or busy at work, but rather when things are…
Potato Gratin with Caramelized Fennel and Leek
March 27th, 2008 | by Jen | published in Cheese, Delectable Dairy, Fennel, Honorable Herbs, Leek, Most Popular, Potatoes, Thyme, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
It’s official: Spring is in full swing here in Los Altos Hills, California — the days are getting noticeably longer, the pea plants in my garden are exploding with fresh peas, and the winter greens (collards & kale) have bolted to seed…
Ever-So-Slightly-Sweet Mashed Turnips
February 2nd, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Most Popular, Potatoes, Turnips, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Turnips, along with brussels sprouts, parsnips, rutabagas, and radishes elicit the ‘ewww’ / ‘ick’ / ‘ughh’ / ‘do we have to have that?’ reaction from many people. Their tastes are strong and assertive, and…
Simple Potato Latkes
December 6th, 2007 | by Jen | published in All, Onion, Potatoes, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Potatoes are one of those foods that I always seem to have around on my kitchen counter–purple, red, white, yellow, russet, sweet, yukon–I’ve got them all. I think the reason…
