Roasted Beet & Orange Salad/ The Smell of Rain

Roasted Beet & Orange Salad/ The Smell of Rain

So often, it’s the little things in life that spark joy: the first sip of coffee on a Saturday morning; comfy pajamas put on still warm from the dryer; the smell of rain. Particularly during this time of year…when the promise of spring is just 

 
Green Couscous/The Language of Herbs

Green Couscous/The Language of Herbs

The official beginning of spring, to me, is when the first brave little sprouts of mint, tarragon, and oregano peek up through the still-frosted earth. All winter long I look forward to seeing those first signs of life. Since I am someone who loves cooking, 

 
Fava, Mint & Pecorino Salad/Spring Meditations

Fava, Mint & Pecorino Salad/Spring Meditations

The Mysterious Fava Unless you grew up in a family with Mediterranean roots, you might not even know exactly what a fava bean is. Aside from an unappetizing mention of them paired with Chianti in Silence of the Lambs. Fava beans are native to the