September 2017 New York Magazine’s The Strategist View on The Strategist When I met, fell in love with, and married a former barista, we became the kind of household that bought really good coffee. And as any barista will tell you, if you’re going to spend that kind of money — and attention — on fancy […]
September 2017 New York Magazine’s The Strategist View on The Strategist When I met, fell in love with, and married a former barista, we became the kind of household that bought really good coffee. And as any barista will tell you, if you’re going to spend that kind of money — and attention — on fancy […]
Thinking about going cold turkey on your Thanksgiving leftovers? Not so fast! The remnants of your Thanksgiving dinner are perfect time-saving ingredients for a week’s worth of meals. The trick is to think of your leftovers as regular food. (What is a turkey other than a really oversized chicken?) Just like you would for planned-overs, […]
Sorry for the click bait, but I couldn’t resist the 4/20 pun. Cooking with weeds is incredibly sustainable, if you know what you’re doing. I’m no forager, but after spending the afternoon at Edible Schoolyard’s amazing site in Gravesend, Brooklyn, I’m a pretty crazy about pulling up weeds. The lovely garden manager Merim shared that […]
Miso Salmon and Kale for Two Recipe modified from Westbrae Natural Serves 2, doubles well 2 Tbs. miso paste (I used white, reduced sodium) 1 lemon (half juiced, half sliced) 2 Tbs. water 2 Tbs. canola oil 2 Tbs. white vinegar 1 tsp. powdered mustard 2 salmon fillets 4 cups kale, chopped and de-ribbed salt […]
Bringing a healthy lunch to work is so easy if you have the right ingredients in your fridge. I’m not talking about peanut butter and jelly. A well-balanced, adult lunch can take only a few minutes to put together. The fastest way for me to get out the door in the morning is to pack […]
Eating healthy can be such a loaded word depending on whom you talk to. Some people equate healthy to shopping organic; others say no processed foods. I’m in the camp that says healthy is best that you afford on your budget. I love looking at food blogs and magazines for inspiration, but sometimes specialty ingredients […]
Roasting is a great way to update your usual greens recipe. Not only does it add different textures to your dish, but it can be an exciting opportunity to introduce a new vegetable into your kitchen. I love how simple it is. Put the green of your choice in the oven for about 15 minutes, […]
In cooking for friends with strict food allergies, I’ve been surprised by how easy it is to change out ingredients for a more friendly alternative. It does take a bit of patience though. Recipes might not always turn out just like the picture, but more often than not I’ve been thrilled with the results—sometimes it’s […]
I’m a big proponent of making weeknight dinners feel special. Open up a bottle of wine, light some candles, get out the cloth napkins—anything to make Tuesday night feel less like, well, Tuesday night. When I lived with my fabulous roommate Alison, we’d splurge a few nights a month to make a really nice meal […]
Ashley Mason 