A Bowl of Compassion

In my spare time, I volunteer at a local domestic violence shelter. I do something fairly unique in that I go in once a week and cook a meal for the women and kids who are there, so there is something special for them to look forwards to. I take requests and honor them as […]

Channa Masala

The ingredients for channa masala, including kala channa–black chickpeas. I usually cook this dish with the more common white chickpeas, but all I had in the cupboard was kala channa yesterday. Channa masala is one of my favorite Indian dishes. The version I cook is one I learned from a waiter at an Indian restaurant […]

One Potato, Two Potato, Red Potato, Blue Potato

The potato section at the North Market Produce stall. The blue potatoes share space with Yukon Golds, red potatoes, the usual russets, fingerlings and ping-pong ball sized new potatoes. I love potatoes. Which is evident by my general size and shape. I am not small. Potatoes will do that to a person. Give you substance. […]

Spiced Dry Tofu

Two favorite ingredients in my kitchen: jalapeno chile peppers and spiced dry tofu. Spiced dry tofu is a great variant on tofu that I suggest people try if they are of the belief that they “don’t like tofu.” I know lots of people have told me that “I don’t like tofu, but when I had […]

Winter Returns, and Comfort Food Rules Supreme

Okay, this picture was taking a year or so ago–but it is a good illustration for what the world is looking like right about now. That is our outside cat, Pyewacket, framed by two trees in our woods. I bet he wishes he could come inside for some ma po. Two days ago, it was […]

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