Sprout & Pea

 You know those days where everything in your tiny little world seems to stand still for just long enough to take it all in? Those days where you just feel grateful for it all? Saturday was one of those days for me, and it was a simple day too. I woke up, met my cousin for brunch and we enjoyed some delicious poached eggs with herbs and cheese outside on a rare 60 degree day in Brooklyn. We caught up, walked around, did a little shopping, and explored neighborhoods by foot. On our walk, I received a phone call from one of my most favorite people- just to say hello and that he was thinking of me as he biked around where the wind took him on this unbelievably beautiful day. Continue reading “Fennel & Apple Salad With Shallots, Toasted Pecans & Pecorino” »

Growing up, my mom was a big fan of black licorice and bought it on occasion as a special treat. I still remember the first time she gave me some to try and how repulsed I was by the flavor. I can picture everything about the moment – the mini mart we were in, leaning in to smell the long black candy before I took a bite, eying the perfectly tasty red licorice right next to it wondering why my mom enjoyed this terrible smelling food so much. So, it’s no wonder that my mom never prepared or served me the healthy vegetable with a similar aroma and taste. Thankfully, over the years my palette expanded and one day I decided to give the licorice like fennel a try. Continue reading “Fennel, Leek & Red Beet Salad” »