Month: May 2026

Calm Your Nerves and Make a Focaccia

Calm Your Nerves and Make a Focaccia

Sandwiches anyone? I’m a bread baker. I enjoy the process–all that kneading feeds my soul. It’s  cathartic for me, particularly during these difficult times. Every week I bake sourdough using my 20-something starter Kellyanne. (It is a conceit of sourdough bakers to name their starters.)…

Salad Days: Beets With Celery, Apple and Tahini

Salad Days: Beets With Celery, Apple and Tahini

I’m a sucker for fresh beets at the farmers’ market. At my farmers’ market, the vendors spray water on the beets to make their reds and oranges pop. Catches my attention (and triggers my taste buds) every time! The beets we eat today are believed…