Just a quick post on this manic Monday to reflect on a weekend of good eating. The overall theme was “mush”, thanks to my new friend the food mill, which I can see is going to be invaluable in mashing roots and legumes. Sweet, potato, black …

There’s much to be said for the minimalist kitchen. Over the last few years, I’ve been trying to pare down my kitchen the the absolute essentials. In this time, I’ve learned that I can live without a garlic press, bread machine and mandolin grater. I cannot, …

Watching television during meals is a bit of a no-no these days, but can I help it if I find it extremely comforting to, for example, make a big batch of tacos, refried beans, and a massive salad, and curl up with some quality programming like The River …

I haven’t disappeared – am just completely inundated in holiday-related travel and festivities. I flew to Chicago on Christmas eve and am now about to head to Ohio for more family fun (and a long road trip with the immediate family – haven’t done that in a …

Food Diary | Monday, December 7, 2009
Breakfast
Sourdough toast with fresh fruit and almond butter

Lunch
Stuffed peppers with quinoa, cannelini beans and tomato sauce

Stuffed veggies are awesome, especially when you happen to have some cooked beans or grains around. I happened to have both, so I mixed up some …

For someone who spends her whole life in front of a computer, I’m very disciplined when it comes to the websites I visit. Being prone to distraction has made me very anti-distraction, so I never look at YouTube, GoogleReader or anything else that might suck me in …

When I’m in the mood for crepes but don’t have soy yogurt around, I whip up this quick silken tofu “cream”. I just made another batch this morning and took note of the ingredients (I usually wing it). It’s super easy, and you could easily adapt …

A reader sent me this quote from Adam Trimble after reading Tuesday’s update on my ankle injury:
It is very difficult to train for a marathon; but it is even more difficult to not be able to train for a marathon.

I don’t know who Adam Trimble is but he …

It’s time for another ankle update (read the background if you’re unfamiliar). A bit more optimistic than usual…
Before I moved from London, I’d been seeing an NHS physiotherapist who prescribed some stretches and strength exercises to help my ankle. It’s been over a year since I …

Do you tend to eat the same foods over and over again? I’m usually a glutton for variety but since Tim’s been in New Zealand, I’m less inclined to spend hours in the kitchen trying new recipes. Let’s face it – cooking is not as fun …

If you’ve been keeping up with this blog, then you know I’ve been increasingly obsessed with the idea of “living off the land.” One of the best places I’ve found to forage for free food is in the hedgerows, particularly those lining the fields behind our cottage.
My …

My body must sense that something is wrong. Ever since Thursday, I’ve been insatiably hungry. It’s like my body was expecting a Thanksgiving feast, and when it didn’t get it, my stomach rebelled, demanding mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Constantly!
Pizza and chocolate cake will have …