matzoh brie.













beauties!

missing YOU
missing ME
i have been inside the seams of a rocking chair 
for weeks hoping for some shut eye in between 
both my babes spiking high temps & all that comes with it
no sleep for more than the normal amount of sick nights

what has kept me sane? 
nothing
ok.. maybe soledad farms pear & walnut goat cheese 
(it's truly divine and a life saver)

what do i love for breakfast on passover and many other mornings? 
matzoh brie

that last pic is my writing about 18 years ago 
when i first asked my mom how to make it 
she is the matzoh brie wizard

i did the play by play pics
so you could see how 
easy, doable, delish and kid friendly it is
and you do not have to be jewish!!
make this! 
it's fun and YUM

*gather*
matzah/matz/matzoh unsalted, egg or both
1 egg per 5 sheets (feeds 2 - 4 people)
collander and big bowl under it
wood spoon or something to gently pound matzoh
nice sized round saute pan
canola oil
coarse kosher or pink salt
apple sauce & sour cream

*rock it*
(follow the pictures)
break up matzoh in a colander
place colander in a bigger bowl that can collect the crumbs
grab your wood spoon, yam masher or pestle
gently pound the matzoh into small bitty parts
then wet the small parts with some super hot water (1/2 cup maybe)
or just put it under the insta hot for a quick second all around
have your whisked egg ready
put crumbs, egg, little bits, salt all together
mix it up
it should feel like it's sticking together

*fire it*
place oil in medium/high saute pan
wait for it to get pretty hot
place matzoh in hot pan and flatten like a cake 
don't be shy with the oil
you may want to oil the back of a stainless steel spatula 
so there is no sticky factor with the matzoh while flattening it
then you will smell when it's ready to flip it 
(a minute or 2 before burning)
you can cut it down the middle or divide it in four's
no matter what each side will brown, fry, crisp 


scoop some apple sauce & sour cream 
on the plate next to each other
in time they will collide 
it will be epic
xxxx

our hunger.

the price of admission 

is a seedling in the moist 

all knowing land 

it's the wisdom below our barefeet 

protected by 

so many 

things; rubbers, plastics

anything to keep us from our 

intimate worth - 

the price of knowing the truth 

having the patience 

with heart and mind 

instead of the extreme dance

the marathon of words

the anxious running we do 

all 

day 

inside our skin

little parts, all our parts

running 

naked down every single meridian 

h

ighways full of our knowing 

our wanting 

our intimacy

our hunger

soil beds to lay on 

to steep our 

soaked 

full of stress 

bodies 

our tea bag selves 

dying

to be strained 

pinched 

and 

seen 

in that last concentrated drop

(part of a prompt 'price of admission')

MIRACLE 

ONE WEEK 

FROM TODAY

GATHER in my kitchen

FEED ON spring 

BE inspired

PINCH yourself

MORE here

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golden beets.







i have been the lucky one 
witnessing women across america
eat their first real beet

beauties: i don't eat beets
me: oh really? what kind of beets have you tried?
beauties: the ones in the can
me: those are not beets
b: well i don't like them 
me: yeah i would not like those either
(then i take a bunch of these out)
b: what are those?
me: beets

roasting golden beets

*gather*
bunch of golden, red, chiogga beets
olive oil
salt
casserole dish

*fire*
oven on 375 bake
wash & dry beets
cut in half (cooks faster)
pour olive oil in dish
flesh side down & skin side up 
massage with some salt if want to
put in for 30 - 40 minutes 
fork em' to see if they are ready

let cool
then slide skin off
i pinch the back (see pic)
and the skin comes right up 
the skin is edible and good 
if you don't want to remove it

*ideas*
enjoy in salads, alone, dipped in pesto
or thinly sliced on toast with lavender goat cheese
and/or smoked salmon.. with tomatoes, citrus, greens
this is a super fancy combo i have been LOVING!
there are so many ways you can eat beets
just eating them is a great start!

enjoy beauties
xxxx

march 22.


miracle love fest

are you tired of the same ol' same ol'?
are you hungry for fresh ideas?
do you want  to create delicious
healthy food within your 
busy insane modern life? 

*come over*

the miracle is a gathering 
in my kitchen where
nourish & inspire women
teaching them how to cook
locally grown farmers market foods
............
sharing my ways of making
happen inside of a day, a week, a life

you will leave
inspired
connected
renewed
with a 
warm, love filled belly
XXXX

friday
march 22
10 - 1
$100

deep greens.






"like water, beauty is ordinary and essential, 
as well as extraordinary and magnificent"

this is how i feel about my greens
kale, chard, collards, mustrads, mizuna, fava greens, pea tendrils, etc... 
i am speechless by their deep veined stamp like leaves, 
their strong spine stems, they tell us their stories
they are so ordinary, essential and amazing


this is a basic around here
they keep well for days
heat them up with eggs, beans, soup...
just about everything to get your greens in

deep greens saute

*gather*
any and every green that grabs you
kale & rainbow chard is a good start
1 - 2 bunches chopped
1 - 2 cloves garlic chopped or crushed
1 meyer lemon
coarse kosher salt
olive oil

*rock it*
SO important to have ROOM 
grab a big saute pan.. 
(bigger than that one)
dial it up to medium 
1 - 2 wrist turns of olive oil
add your garlic
let it get a bit hot
add greens
move em' around
squeeze lemon
add a bit of salt
move it around some more
let it sit too
you can put a lid on if u want
they are ready in 5 - 10 minutes 

it's doable, delish and so good for YOU!


MARCH 22
eat 
learn
share
in
my kitchen
XXXX

french fingerlings.





this is one of those things you don't need a story about
you don't need to explain yourself with this one
it's a side, a snack, a quickie bite
whatever it is
it's EASY to create 
& keep around in the fridge


french fingerling potato salad

*gather*
bunch of parsley & chives
1 - 2 shallots/finely chopped
7 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs white wine vinegar
2 - 3 imperfect teaspoons of 
good french mustard
1 tbs capers
1/2 clove chopped garlic (if want)
sea salt

*boil it*
grab a pasta pot
add water 1/2 way
put it on high/boil
once water is boiling 
add potatoes
timer 15 minutes 
fork em'
ready?
if yes.. strain them in sink 
cut them in half or any which way you like
put them in a big bowl

*mix it*
grab a ball jar/glass measuring cup/bowl
add mustard and vinegar first
then stir in olive oil
add salt and pepper to your taste
then add shallots, capers & garlic
twist the lid on
shake it 
shake it 
shake it up
(this dressing you can have 
anytime in the fridge)

best to pour onto the potatoes 
when warm & chop up all your herbs
and mix it all together with some wood
inspired by jamie oliver good old french bean salad

*ideas*
this is one of those staples
you can add green beans or a hard boiled egg
just having some boiled basics in the house is essential
you can add with a light green salad or sauteed kale

enjoy beauties
xxxx

AND....
RESERVE YOUR WOOD BOWL
FRIDAY MARCH 22 2013
menu inspired by spring, renewal, holidays & more

fresh pea soup.






beauties...
you ready for this?
here is a super simple FANCY pants soup
that sings of spring...we are almost there!

fresh pea soup

*gather*
1 lb fresh english peas
chopped cippolini onions & shallots
2 tbs butter & 1 bullion
some mint leaves
4 cups water

*rock it*
grab pot you love
put it on medium
melt butter
throw in bullion &
onions/shallots
let them get to know each other
glaze it up
throw some mint in there
wait a minute or two
throw those prada peas in there ;)
mix it up 
add water
bring it to high
down to simmer 
about 10 minutes
take off the eye let it sit
you can blend when cool
can wait till dinner

*ideas*
add 3 minute egg or 
lavender goat cheese 
or any goat cheese or
walnut or hazelnut oil
so good
so good 
so good
for YOU!
XXXX

*inspired by nigel slater/tender*