Gone are the days when I diligently jotted a note here letting you know about writerly goings-on elsewhere. But! My fondness for cabbage took an interesting foray into a letter I penned to that cruciferous vegetable, printed in Volume V of the New Guard. And so, I recently began musing about how wonderful Borscht never… Continue reading Borscht Toast (Beet Caramelized Onion Toasties)
Tag: beets
Roasted Beet & Fennel Rocket Salad with Pomegranate Arils
I must admit my appreciation for arugula quadrupled once I heard that the Brits call it rocket. Who doesn’t want to eat a rocket salad? Okay, silliness aside, we have a newfound affection for the great sum of the parts making up this salad. Roasting beets brings out their natural sweetness and it is my… Continue reading Roasted Beet & Fennel Rocket Salad with Pomegranate Arils
The Long Walk Out of the Darkness
If you scan many bucket lists, you might find the words “run a marathon” on them. I do not delude myself to include it on mine particularly after a chat with the Mister reminded me that the original marathoner died after his 26.2. No thanks. I will happily cheer on my cousin Jacqueline as she… Continue reading The Long Walk Out of the Darkness
Golden Borscht with Potato Crostini
It pays to have people in your life who entertain for a living. My friend Katy sings opera and can do a spot on perfect Scottish accent or Russian. I chalk it up to her time studying for a role in Eugene Onegin several years back. Regardless, her Russian accent inspired the nickname Olga, so… Continue reading Golden Borscht with Potato Crostini