Lemon-Maple Kale Salad with Dates and Almonds

Have you ever massaged your kale?! I didn't really understand why kale salads were so popular until I learned the massaging trick. Now it all makes sense. Bitter and tough, but loaded with flavor, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, kale has...

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Tasty Food Writing: A Chat with Dianne Jacob

When I set out to write my first cookbook Well Fed, I read and re-read (and re-read) Dianne Jacob's wonderful book Will Write For Food...

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Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

I wrote the post below in 2009 when I was going through a transition in my workouts. I was reminded of it this morning, while I struggled...

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I Started My Own Business

I've mentioned the wonderful Hey, Eleanor web site and podcast before. In case you're unfamiliar, Molly Mogren of Hey Eleanor, writes honestly and eloquently about her adventures...

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Snap Peas with Lemon, Mint, and Pistachios

The pick-your-own garden at our CSA Sunrise Farm is twisted with beautiful pea vines right now! Both snow peas and snap peas are on the menu, and I'm delighted...

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Fresh Tarragon Salad

The herbs at our CSA are busting out in pretty green leaves all over the place. I wander the rows of the herb garden like...

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