Deer populate our Methow Valley year round, with whitetail and mule deer as common as robins. Houdini deer scale our garden fences and shed roofs in summer, then in autumn provide a staple meat for many families, and we’re fortunate to have ample venison from… Read More
Improvisation and children’s love of garden to table food come together to create and name this soup. After an improv in the kitchen last winter and an earning of the title “triple A” from my daughter, we made a second version together this week with the same rave reviews.… Read More
Morning muffins with tangy barb, so easy, so tasty, and they are a joy to make. Speaking on that sentiment, The Joy of Cooking’s opening quote affirms precisely how I feel while baking and writing: “Joy’s soul lies in the doing.” ~ William Shakespeare When the children and… Read More
To the beauty of the beet: it is a root vegetable of many blessings to the self-sufficient gardener and cook—an early grower, edible from root to leaf-top, beautiful, versatile, and makes its home near the top the list for nutritional value. And for many of… Read More
Cooking with fresh herbs by simply reaching out a hand to snip is a succulent little joy. In our home, we love to grow herbs and greens indoors throughout the year, and as many as possible. Not only do herbs in the kitchen make for fresh snips on… Read More
Introduction of first foods for baby is a delicate endeavor for even the most diligent parents. There are a plethora of opinions and products in our culture, but keeping it simple, all natural and straight from the earth improves focus as a mother and digestion in… Read More
Simple preparation and delightful presentation combine in this entree salad that consistently pleases. A delicious lime-cilantro dressing, “stars” of lean beef, healthy toppings of black beans, corn, peppers and scallions plus a plethora of greens make this recipe a main course in need of little else.… Read More
Long ago I swore off cookie and candy baking because of one unescapable reality: I could happily live on these foods alone. There are only two qualifiers that call for such activities; one, if it’s the holiday season and two, just for the kids. Currently… Read More
There is maintenance quiche, and then there is quiche of creative proportions. This recipe accomplishes the latter. I’m sure you’ve had one ~ a piece of freshly baked quiche that melds flavors perfectly, a flakey, buttery crust, melting in your mouth, so that one slice… Read More
Action shot: nectar pleases all ages, and adds massive vitamins to the children’s diet, note smile
Soul & Stomach 