AN EXPERIMENT WITH SPLIT PEAS
Most Californians who drive north or south on Interstate 5 (I-5) look forward to the pea soup at Andersen's. Is it so great or is the ride so boring that...
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Emily Nunn on Beans and Health
Emily Nunn is one of my favorite writers. Her Comfort Food Diaries is a classic and her Twitter feed is essential reading. I asked her what she's thinking about beans...
Flageolet Salad with Lemon, Radishes, and Oven-Roasted Tomatoes.
A vegan salad to be enjoyed on its own or served with traditional Easter dishes. I don't think of Easter as an inspirtational meal but that's changing. I grew up...
Pepitas are Everything
I've always liked roasted pumpkin seeds, but I've mostly enjoyed them when they've "stayed in their lane," with dishes like pipian and Sikil Pak. Lately, I've been putting them on...
Guest Post: Julia's Preserved Meyer Lemon Relish
The two Meyer lemon trees in our backyard went crazy this winter. My family has been enjoying the harvest in every way that we can, and handing them out to...
Experiments with Garbanzos, Spinach and Smoked Paprika
There was about a cup of garbanzos and a cup of their broth sitting in the refrigerator. I was starving. Well, quite hungry. I added some frozen spinach, olive oil...
Welcome Back, Lila. I Love You.
Sometimes you don't need a lot of words. That's how it is with me and Lila.
Hummus to Start the Meal
I've said this over and over but when you have something out for your guests to eat and drink, you can mostly take your time with the rest of the...
White Bean, Kale and Tahini Dip
Leftovers are my best friends. I had made white beans and kale the previous night, and there was about a cup left. Before you ask me for the recipe, it's...
It's Time for the Great Summer Salads
This one: Cooked cactus paddles (nopales) radishes corn off the cob Yellow Indian Woman beans oven roasted tomatoes Rancho Gordo wild rice Banana vinegar extra virgin olive oil thyme The...
My Favorite Green Just Might Be Dandelions (Especially With Beans)
There's not much original about loving beans and greens. They're a natural combination. The greens are fresh and healthy, and if I have my way, a little bitter. They are...
Easy Beans in a Slow Cooker
Two relatively recent books on slow cookers have inspired me to dust mine off. I go through periods where I am enchanted but often the results are a murky mess....