Cold January days call for comfort food — and warm, thick stew is one of my top comfort foods. Far from my North Idaho roots, this recipe uses lamb, figs, dates, and Moroccan spices to warm my soul and help me dream of far-off places and people that I love. The aroma alone makes the ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadA Swedish tradition Christmas is a time for family. My dad’s grandparents came to America from Sweden; Christmas has been a time of celebrating that Swedish heritage for as long as I can remember. When I came to college, a few of my cousins on that side of the family were in the area, and ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadHappy Hobbit Day, everyone! Today is both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’ birthday (born in the years 2890 and 2968 of the Third Age, respectively). To celebrate this auspicious occasion, I turned to the wisdom of dear Samwise Gamgee — a kindred spirit, as both a gardener and a cook. Anyone who brings along a small ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadPears are an autumnal delight. I read a poem about pears today, and it inspired me to share one of my favorite pear preparations with you. It’s all the things I love about fruit desserts — simple, impressive, and delicious. Sometimes I’ll sub out the sugar with honey, just because honey is tasty (just don’t ...
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