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I love quotes that add meaning to my life. Here are a few to live by:
How should I eat? (Not too much)
—Michael Pollan
If it is so difficult to learn to cook, how did all those early pioneer women manage to cross the country in rugged covered wagons and feed troops of people from one big pot hung over an open fire?
—Marion Cunningham, from Learning to Cook
Treat treats as treats.
—Michael Pollan
No matter how you slice it through, grain-fed meat production systems are a drain on the global food supply.
—Jonathan A. Foley, director of the Institute on the Environment, U of MN
Dinners with Bronwyn
In the kitchen with Bronwyn, literally! After years of sharing meals and many discussions on preparing food together, Bronwyn and I finally both created some meals to enjoy together. During mid-February winter blues, nothing says “cozy and content” like tasty food and quality conversations with a dear friend.
Stepping into Bronwyn’s kitchen, with its high ceilings, natural light, and pristinely maintained yet charmingly lived-in appeal, is like stepping into a photo shoot for a home decor catalog. It is surprisingly natural to move around her space, never a struggle to find the perfect utensil or cookware. The frustration best expressed by the phrase “it’s like cooking in someone else’s kitchen” does not apply in Bronwyn’s home. Her reputation as food appreciator and connoisseur is most genuinely apparent while cooking with her in her home.
GET INSPIRED!
Kick the day off with farm fresh duck eggs for brunch: eggs sunny side up, half poached in fresh tomato juices, and topped with cilantro **If you live locally and are interested in duck eggs, we are very fond of bartering – message us below with an idea for a suggested trade!
Got a cold-weather hankering for phở? Apparently, when that happens to Bronwyn, she makes it fresh! We slurped rich beef broth with fresh greens and fragrant sauces that were literally hand-carried from Vietnam by a friend returning from a recent trip.
If you followed our recent post on sauerkraut, perhaps you have a batch ready! (If you enjoy kraut and haven’t made your own yet, read this post and try it – so easy and delicious!) A favorite meal to celebrate kraut is with some local pork bratwurst and mustard, served with steamed new potatoes tossed in olive oil with fresh lemon and parsley.
Simple does not mean boring. Toss chicken breasts is some olive oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, and coriander and roast in a 400° F oven for 22-26 minutes.
Meanwhile, make my favorite carrot recipe: pan-fry some thinly sliced carrots in coconut oil with Merguez seasoning (Recipe below) from the Well Fed 2 cookbook. Top with plain greek yogurt or creme fraiche.
*Merguez Seasoning
2 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp ground fennel seeds
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1/2 Tbps ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
*Great as meat rub or mix with ground meat for sausage
This coming week, we take on the winter weather with a savory French Onion Soup. Yumm!
Until next time,
Corrie Austin
Posted: 2-24-2019
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Stepping into Bronwyn's kitchen, with its high ceilings, natural light, and pristinely maintained yet charmingly lived-in appeal, is like stepping into a photo shoot for a home decor catalog. It is surprisingly natural to move around her space, never a struggle to find the perfect utensil or cookware. The frustration best expressed by the phrase "it's like cooking in someone else's kitchen" does not apply in Bronwyn's home. Her reputation as food appreciator and connoisseur is most genuinely apparent while cooking with her in her home.
GET INSPIRED!
Kick the day off with farm fresh duck eggs for brunch: eggs sunny side up, half poached in fresh tomato juices, and topped with cilantro **If you live locally and are interested in duck eggs, we are very fond of bartering - message us below with an idea for a suggested trade!
Got a cold-weather hankering for phở? Apparently, when that happens to Bronwyn, she makes it fresh! We slurped rich beef broth with fresh greens and fragrant sauces that were literally hand-carried from Vietnam by a friend returning from a recent trip.
If you followed our recent post on sauerkraut, perhaps you have a batch ready! (If you enjoy kraut and haven't made your own yet, read this post and try it - so easy and delicious!) A favorite meal to celebrate kraut is with some local pork bratwurst and mustard, served with steamed new potatoes tossed in olive oil with fresh lemon and parsley.
Simple does not mean boring. Toss chicken breasts is some olive oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, and coriander and roast in a 400° F oven for 22-26 minutes.
Meanwhile, make my favorite carrot recipe: pan-fry some thinly sliced carrots in coconut oil with Merguez seasoning (Recipe below) from the Well Fed 2 cookbook. Top with plain greek yogurt or creme fraiche.
*Merguez Seasoning
2 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp ground fennel seeds
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1/2 Tbps ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
*Great as meat rub or mix with ground meat for sausage
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Until next time,
Corrie Austin"
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Stepping into Bronwyn's kitchen, with its high ceilings, natural light, and pristinely maintained yet charmingly lived-in appeal, is like stepping into a photo shoot for a home decor catalog. It is surprisingly natural to move around her space, never a struggle to find the perfect utensil or cookware. The frustration best expressed by the phrase "it's like cooking in someone else's kitchen" does not apply in Bronwyn's home. Her reputation as food appreciator and connoisseur is most genuinely apparent while cooking with her in her home.
GET INSPIRED!
Kick the day off with farm fresh duck eggs for brunch: eggs sunny side up, half poached in fresh tomato juices, and topped with cilantro **If you live locally and are interested in duck eggs, we are very fond of bartering - message us below with an idea for a suggested trade!
Got a cold-weather hankering for phở? Apparently, when that happens to Bronwyn, she makes it fresh! We slurped rich beef broth with fresh greens and fragrant sauces that were literally hand-carried from Vietnam by a friend returning from a recent trip.
If you followed our recent post on sauerkraut, perhaps you have a batch ready! (If you enjoy kraut and haven't made your own yet, read this post and try it - so easy and delicious!) A favorite meal to celebrate kraut is with some local pork bratwurst and mustard, served with steamed new potatoes tossed in olive oil with fresh lemon and parsley.
Simple does not mean boring. Toss chicken breasts is some olive oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, and coriander and roast in a 400° F oven for 22-26 minutes.
Meanwhile, make my favorite carrot recipe: pan-fry some thinly sliced carrots in coconut oil with Merguez seasoning (Recipe below) from the Well Fed 2 cookbook. Top with plain greek yogurt or creme fraiche.
*Merguez Seasoning
2 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp ground fennel seeds
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1/2 Tbps ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
*Great as meat rub or mix with ground meat for sausage
This coming week, we take on the winter weather with a savory French Onion Soup. Yumm!
Until next time,
Corrie Austin"
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GET INSPIRED!
Kick the day off with farm fresh duck eggs for brunch: eggs sunny side up, half poached in fresh tomato juices, and topped with cilantro **If you live locally and are interested in duck eggs, we are very fond of bartering - message us below with an idea for a suggested trade!
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Simple does not mean boring. Toss chicken breasts is some olive oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, and coriander and roast in a 400° F oven for 22-26 minutes.
Meanwhile, make my favorite carrot recipe: pan-fry some thinly sliced carrots in coconut oil with Merguez seasoning (Recipe below) from the Well Fed 2 cookbook. Top with plain greek yogurt or creme fraiche.
*Merguez Seasoning
2 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp ground fennel seeds
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1/2 Tbps ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
*Great as meat rub or mix with ground meat for sausage
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Until next time,
Corrie Austin"
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Loved our dinners -and breakfast- together, Corrie. Love this post and the gorgeous photos! Seven Days watch out!
Looking forward to the next meal together – right around the corner!
Fabulous and these meals inspire me to try them! Love all the colors too! Really enjoyed this blog a lot. Looking forward to a meal with both of you SOON! Well done!
Hi Laurie!
Very much looking forward to it. It’s always a fun time when the three of us get together.
Thanks for the love!