Contrary to what the blue skies and high 70 to 80 degree weather states, it is Autumn here at Rose land. We are carving pumpkins, drinking warm teas, baking Autumn fruit crumbles and best of all preparing all sorts of delicious squash dishes. One of my favorite and easy side dishes, is this colorful one ...
Read MoreI try to incorporate whatever I grow in my garden for our suppers here at Casa Rosa. This is a recipe that came about from using what I had in the Winter garden and the pantry. If you eat in rhythm with seasons, then winter is a time for root vegetables, savory hearty lentils, dried ...
Read MoreMy fondest memory of Autumn was when we moved here to California, and my mother would play opera cds in the kitchen as we made apple treats. I remember a certain crispness that would begin to be in the night air, and the need for an extra layer in the bed to make it extra cosy. ...
Read MoreI am so honored to be a part of a new online cookbook The Plant Collective which donates its profits to the Edible Schoolyard Project. Back in 2014 we covered the loveliest autumn dinner to benefit one of these schoolyards. This is a cause that is dear to my heart. What could be better than ...
Read MoreAt the moment I have a sweet obsession with Japanese folkiness. Vintage indigo kimonos and farmer pants, earthy Japanese ceramics, and all the brilliant animation films by Miyazaki. I visited Japan at the tender age of eighteen, and was able to glimpse slices of that charming, Japanese, country quality. If I were to visit now ...
Read MoreThe lovely Jenni Kayne and Kate Mulling from The Chalkboard Magazine hosted a wonderful day of learning vegan recipes by Annie Campbell. The theme was Thanksgiving dishes minus the Turkey. It all was so delicious that I think we considered going vegan for the big day as well. The table was arranged beautifully by Jenni using ...
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