Eating Well
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A Perfect Breakfast or Anytime Biscuit
In August of 2006 I did two things for the first time. First, I made a trip to Karnataka, South India and fell in love with the place. Secondly, I tasted what would become one of my favorite grains of all time: Ragi, or finger millet. Ragi is a red, gluten-free millet varietal that’s notably…
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Dense & Nutritious Banana Bread
I was at the grocery store the other day and noticed that they were selling dozens of very ripe bananas. This sparked my desire to try and create a healthier yet dense version of banana bread. After some experimenting, I was really satisfied with the following recipe and wanted to share it with you. It uses a…
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Homemade Almond Milk
Making your own almond milk at home is easier than you think. Learn how to make this delicious, creamy, and nutritious dairy alternative with our simple recipe.
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Roasted Baby Butternut Squash
Last Sunday, my husband and I biked to Sport Hill Farm, one of our favorite places in our hometown of Easton, CT. It was a cold and blustery fall day, so we were happy to warm up in the market farmhouse. My eye was caught by the cutest squash I have ever seen: a miniature variety…
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Delectable Delicata Squash Recipe
The autumn harvest is here! It’s the perfect time to fire up the oven and roast squash, root vegetables, apples, and more. This is one of our favorite, easy-to-make oven recipes: roasted delicata squash.
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Pickled Watermelon Rind
I have many fond memories from my childhood in Shanghai in the 1970s. Like many households at that time, my family did not own a refrigerator. The healthy consequence of this is that my parents would visit the local market every morning. Their ritual was to wake up at 5:00 am and be back home…
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Tahini with Love
Just over two weeks ago, my mother cooked a delicious Middle Eastern supper for our entire immediate family. We were so excited to be together as my older brother and his husband had just returned from a couple months of summer travel. The menu included yogurt marinated lamb kabobs, hummus, tabouli, and tzatziki. Eager to contribute,…
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Dandelion Greens Pesto
As someone who recently relocated to the woods of Easton, CT from New York City, it’s challenging to accurately describe the feelings of gratitude and contentment I feel every time I visit Sport Hill Farm. I am continually inspired by the tireless work of Patti and Al Popp, who founded this neighborhood farm in 2001.…
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Garlic Scapes are In Season!
The first time I saw garlic scapes at a farmer’s market, I thought, “What on earth is that?!” I soon learned that garlic scapes are the lime-green, curly flower stalks of the Rocombole hard-neck garlic plant. As you can see in these photos, it’s no wonder they’re sometimes referred to as “serpent garlic.”
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Coconut Black Rice Pudding Recipe
This coconut black rice pudding makes a delightful and healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and processed sugar-free, too. Enjoy this simple recipe warm or cold. As always, feel free to be creative in the kitchen!