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Hearty Winter Baked Ziti

February 11th, 2009 · 7 Comments

That kale we can’t get enough of? I love to make myself a quick lunch of “green eggs and kale” (blanch kale, then poach eggs in the same water = greenish eggs), but am still hunting for a way to convince the husband and toddler of kale’s deliciousness. In the meantime, I add bits and […]

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Tags: organic · pasta · recipes · sustainable family supper

Organic Carrot Risotto

February 4th, 2009 · 20 Comments

Our CSA farm, Potomac Vegetable Farms, takes great pride in their sweet onions. Onions’ flavor is heavily dependent on the soil they are grown in, so great onions require careful treating of the soil and are a good indicator of a farmer’s commitment to the land. Carrots from our farm are likewise sweet and flavorful, […]

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Tags: organic · pasta · restaurants · sustainable family supper

Presto Pasta Nights Round-Up #94

December 19th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Ruth‘s Presto Pasta Nights was one of the first foodblogging events I stumbled across when I began my blog, and I am thrilled to now be hosting the holiday edition! One of the great things about the event is getting a peek at how pasta is enjoyed all across the world, and our first submission […]

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Tags: foodblogs · pasta · recipes

Holiday Treats with Pamela of Red, White & Grew

December 18th, 2008 · 8 Comments

The next foodie parent I’m pleased to feature in our holiday treats series is Pamela Price of Red, White & Grew. She writes about growing her own food and the revival of the Victory Garden, and is a proponent of the “Eat the View” campaign which is advocating for the Obama family to plant an […]

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Tags: foodblogs · green thumb · holiday · recipes

Creamy Sunchoke Soup

December 9th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, look very similar to ginger root, but when you begin to peel them they offer an intensely concentrated artichoke aroma. Raw, they have the texture of a water chestnut, but taste sweeter and nuttier. They are a member of the tuber farm and are packed with iron and potassium. […]

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Tags: at market · mushrooms · recipes · soup · vegetables · weeknight meals