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Every time I have barley in a dish I’m reminded of how utterly delicious this grain is. The grain has a deep nutty taste with a great, satisfying chewy texture and is very hearty, not to mention nutritious. It’s rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and provides...
What screams late summer more than tomatoes, peaches and corn? These happen to be my favorite seasonal fruits and vegetables so I had to come up with a recipe that combined them all. The only reason I’m sad to bid farewell to summer (fall is my favorite season) is the...
I love the simple sophistication of Italian cuisine, and my favorite region is Tuscany (If you haven’t noticed already!). In the summer time I cook almost exclusively Italian, especially since it’s tomato season! Today’s blog post embodies the very ingredients that...
August is high season for tomatoes so the journey of cooking with tomatoes continues! Most of the time, I find myself making Italian dishes, which perhaps isn’t so strange as tomatoes are the reigning queen of the Italian table. While not indigenous to Italy, it’s...
A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for the Ultimate Grilled Vegetable Sandwich and today I wanted to follow up with a recipe for a grilled vegetable lasagne. During the summer I absolutely love making a variety of dishes I can from fresh, seasonal vegetables I pick up...
This summer has been the warmest on record across the globe, so understandably, not many people feel like turning on their stoves or ovens to cook. But we still have to eat and as we all know, homemade food is always best for our health! This cold soba noodle salad...
One of the most magical cuisines in the world to me is Indian cuisine. Besides the obvious complexity of all the spices used, I’m also coming to it from the view of a wine taster; always eager to explore the different levels of sweetness, tanginess, savory and sweet,...
I couldn’t imagine a life without bread. Although so versatile, with many flavors, textures, and ways to prepare and eat it, I often forget how incredibly satisfying a sandwich can be. It’s a perfect vessel for creativity - play around with it using bread as your...
I love fritters in all forms and always have fun playing around with different fillings, depending on what is in season. Fritters, cakes, patties, croquettes… whatever you choose to call them, are simple to put together and make for a fantastic appetizer, snack or...
Of all the sweet recipes that you can find with strawberries, I’ve always wondered: what about making some savory creations that still highlight the fresh sweetness of these gorgeous berries? As a Scandinavian, I tend to want to pickle everything, but in all honesty,...
Every time I have barley in a dish I’m reminded of how utterly delicious this grain is. The grain has a deep nutty taste with a great, satisfying chewy texture and is very hearty, not to mention nutritious. It’s rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and provides...
What screams late summer more than tomatoes, peaches and corn? These happen to be my favorite seasonal fruits and vegetables so I had to come up with a recipe that combined them all. The only reason I’m sad to bid farewell to summer (fall is my favorite season) is the...
I love the simple sophistication of Italian cuisine, and my favorite region is Tuscany (If you haven’t noticed already!). In the summer time I cook almost exclusively Italian, especially since it’s tomato season! Today’s blog post embodies the very ingredients that...
August is high season for tomatoes so the journey of cooking with tomatoes continues! Most of the time, I find myself making Italian dishes, which perhaps isn’t so strange as tomatoes are the reigning queen of the Italian table. While not indigenous to Italy, it’s...
A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for the Ultimate Grilled Vegetable Sandwich and today I wanted to follow up with a recipe for a grilled vegetable lasagne. During the summer I absolutely love making a variety of dishes I can from fresh, seasonal vegetables I pick up...
This summer has been the warmest on record across the globe, so understandably, not many people feel like turning on their stoves or ovens to cook. But we still have to eat and as we all know, homemade food is always best for our health! This cold soba noodle salad...
One of the most magical cuisines in the world to me is Indian cuisine. Besides the obvious complexity of all the spices used, I’m also coming to it from the view of a wine taster; always eager to explore the different levels of sweetness, tanginess, savory and sweet,...
I couldn’t imagine a life without bread. Although so versatile, with many flavors, textures, and ways to prepare and eat it, I often forget how incredibly satisfying a sandwich can be. It’s a perfect vessel for creativity - play around with it using bread as your...
I love fritters in all forms and always have fun playing around with different fillings, depending on what is in season. Fritters, cakes, patties, croquettes… whatever you choose to call them, are simple to put together and make for a fantastic appetizer, snack or...
Of all the sweet recipes that you can find with strawberries, I’ve always wondered: what about making some savory creations that still highlight the fresh sweetness of these gorgeous berries? As a Scandinavian, I tend to want to pickle everything, but in all honesty,...
