Caregiving from my kitchen
It’s September. Summer is ending. The days are cooler – finally comfortable, for me. The air conditioner is off, the windows are open, and we just dug out a light blanket for the bed. This is the most beautiful season in New York City. …
Our CSA gave us rhubarb this year! I’ve bought it from Greenmarket before, but this is the first year I’ve had it in the CSA – I’m delighted. Rhubarb is a perennial, like asparagus. Because the plant itself is already established (they both grow for …
Not your mama’s casserole… not a can of soup or crushed potato chip in sight! This is inspired by a crustless quiche I’ve made for years, but I added grain, and it’s in a gratin pan, so – not a quiche… and not really a …
It’s spinach season… That lovely dark green vegetable actually requires cool weather, so it is always one of the first vegetables to reach the market. (Though it’s in the 80s today… when we finally got warm, we went straight for summer!)
Cheese strata is another classic I’ve made for years. I found it when I was first becoming interested in vegetarian cooking – but still felt the need to have meals with a lot of egg and cheese so I’d be sure to have any protein… …