Autumn brings a colorful variety of gorgeous produce rich in nutritional benefits. From apples, to pears, to squash, to sweet potatoes here is what you should get excited about this fall!
Read moresummer salad series + grilled peach, arugula, and mozzarella salad
This salad came from pure necessity after a week trip of deliciousness in Copenhagen and Paris (more on that soon). I initially featured a grilled peach salad on crunchy radish a few years back, but wanted to revisit it here and give it a little tune-up. Peppery arugula plays perfectly with the smooth and silky mozzarella and sweet caramelized peaches. I threw in some quick pickled radishes for more complexity and bite, but this can be replaced with onion or omitted altogether. The simplest of dressings is used to truly allow the ingredients to shine. In summer, when produce tastes so exceptional as is, it is best to leave things unadulterated and pure.
Read moresugar snap pea salad + garlic scape pesto
My friends at Fresh Direct sent over a very special delivery, a basket full of gorgeous and incredibly fresh and flavorful produce highlighting some of the seasons most unique offerings. When produce is fresh and local, I typically prefer to leave it be - pure and unadulterated. This allows the natural crunch, textures, and flavors to speak louder than sauces, seasonings, and denaturalization.
Read more10 ways to avoid CSA anxiety
CSA season is soon upon us; are you ready? There are an amazing amount of benefits to participating in a CSA - supporting a local and sustainable farm, eating fresh seasonal produce, focusing more on plant-based foods, and testing your creative cooking muscle. Yet, CSA anxiety is the major hitch. I have discussed my CSA anxiety in the past and, without doubt, I have a bit of a relapse each week of the season. Not this year! I am going in with a plan. No more night sweats, nail biting, and hyperventilation. Here are 10 ways to avoid CSA anxiety.
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