This nutrient-loaded compote is versatile enough to show up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The apple cider vinegar and ginger lends a spicy tang while the raw honey imparts a bit of sweetness to balance it out. Five-spice powder, used in Chinese cuisine--a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, and pepper--gives off an intoxicating … Continue reading Tangy Apple-Ginger Compote
My apologies. I've been meaning to share this recipe for a while, but when rumbling stomachs and photo shoots (with adequate natural lighting) are involved, it can be hard to find the right time. However, I was determined to make this again today so I could finally share it with all of you. As I … Continue reading Banana Nut Maple Syrup
I recently attended the 6th Annual Coffee & Tea Festival--how did I miss the past five?--and I'm so excited to share the fruits of my diligent foraging, sipping, and sampling! A $10 ticket I found on ScoopSt. bought me the opportunity to check out and take home goodies from over thirty companies. Although I came … Continue reading Fabulous Finds from the Coffee and Tea Festival
My idea of a romantic meal is one in which we aren't disturbed. For Valentine's Day last year, that meant a simple but tantalizing feast at home that wasn't interrupted by trips to the kitchen. With no baking or cooking to coordinate and no pots and pans to clean, I was able to focus all … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Nourishment
After a month of mornings craving non-traditional breakfast foods--pasta, sandwiches, stir-fried vegetables, salad--this week has been all about standard American breakfast fare. One particular craving I've had is for bagels and cream cheese. A couple of times a year, my husband and I go to a local bagel shop and share an Everything bagel with … Continue reading Maple-Kissed Walnut Spread
Kristin Rath 