It would seem I’m on a bit of a broccoli bender. First came the challenge of concocting a brunch recipe with broccoli that yielded the highly flavorful broccoli breakfast tostadas smeared with an Aleppo pepper white bean spread, roasted broccoli, a dollop of labneh, and a sprinkling of sambal oelek, giving that meal that encompasses… Continue reading Broccoli Salad with Raisins or What to Take to a Potluck
Memoriam
May eighth, you come without notice. After three years, you would think I would be mindful of your coming and yet you come and you take. A week ago, I greeted May, all bustle and business until it stopped me and put me in my place- the clock is ticking. You will soon be here… Continue reading Memoriam
Jeff Friedman’s Pan-Sauteed Broccoli with Walnuts
Jeff Friedman and I don’t argue often, but when it comes to bread, we’ve almost come to blows. Okay, maybe that’s overstating things but he has tried convincing me that New England’s bread economy rivals San Francisco’s. Part of his argument included a visit to King Arthur Flour last time I ventured to New England.… Continue reading Jeff Friedman’s Pan-Sauteed Broccoli with Walnuts
Poets in the Kitchen: Jeff Friedman
When researching poetry MFA programs and poets I wanted to study with during my MFA, Jeff Friedman was on my short list. I found myself taken with his ability to weave together midrash poetry or narrative. He ended up being my second mentor in school and one I stay in touch with often. Our shared… Continue reading Poets in the Kitchen: Jeff Friedman
Broccoli Breakfast Tostadas
Broccoli gets passed over so easily, perhaps florets for breakfast don’t appeal. It’s time to reconsider the crown for the morning meal. Break it up with a sharp knife into bite-size bits. Toss in fresh lemon zest and garlic-infused olive oil to convince an ornery guest. Start with a humble tostada, It… Continue reading Broccoli Breakfast Tostadas
Poetry as Necessity- Is that a Poem in Your Pocket?
When April descends, it brings with it National Poetry month. I love the idea of a month entirely dedicated to poetry as it seems we turn to poetry in the best of times and the worst of times. I have a hunch it can belong in the in-between times too. With poetry, we all have… Continue reading Poetry as Necessity- Is that a Poem in Your Pocket?
Ensalada Gremolata Food Photo Poetry
– for Jacob –
The Future of Food and Hunger
In a room full of food writers, editors, movers and shakers, I found myself all alone. As applause struck a fevered pitch in the audience, my heart rate began to race. I tried to edge out from my emotions and siphon them into the seat next to me. I tried to make my fingers with… Continue reading The Future of Food and Hunger
Hunger in America: Have You Ever Gone Hungry?
Did you know that 16 million children live in households that struggle to put food on the table? Put another way, that’s 1 in 5 kids. It’s absurd isn’t it? The number confounds with its profundity. It feels so big as to be out of reach. It requires a groundswell of people involved to make… Continue reading Hunger in America: Have You Ever Gone Hungry?
Erasure Poetry: Paley at the DeYoung
Erasure Poetry: Paley at the DeYoung – William D. Paley Collection at the DeYoung Museum, San Francisco, April 1, 2013 – dedicated to M.N. by annelies zijderveld 1. 2.
Good Friday Poetry: Myopia
I’ve been thinking about death for the past few weeks. Lest you think this is stemming from some sort of morbidity on my part, it’s been a dose of digging deep into the passage of John 19 for guidance in writing a poem I read aloud today at a Good Friday service. Culturally speaking, Good… Continue reading Good Friday Poetry: Myopia
Good Morning Muesli
Coming home after a work trip, it’s hard to get back into the regular routines. I find myself gravitating toward wanting to continue the cycle of eating out and having someone else clean up after me. One thing I never miss when traveling is the traveler’s breakfast. The goal when traveling for work is to… Continue reading Good Morning Muesli