Fresh Black Eyed Peas and Tomaotes – Slow Cooked

We’ve been getting our CSA shares every other week and the produce has been better than I could have hoped for.  I’ve made garden fresh ratatouille, had the most flavorful arugula, and tomatoes that just melt in my mouth.
Sometimes the CSA produce we get pushes me to learn something new, as did the bag of [...]

Restaurant Style Mexican Black Beans Recipe

I love richly flavored black beans served in Mexican restaurants.  Now you can make them at home with only six ingredients and minimal effort.
Whenever I post about beans one person inevitably mentions avoiding them due to digestive issues.  I learned from Ali at The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen that this is usually caused by a [...]

Slightly Indulgent Monday, White Bean Gratin, and a Le Creuset Give-Away!

Give-away closed. 10/18/09
Sweet potatoes, brown rice, and quinoa are all wonderful but sometimes I get tired of them and want a delicious alternative.  Last winter I started using white beans as a side dish.  The great thing about white beans is that you can dress them up or dress them down and they go with [...]