spring fruit and rosemary oat cobbler – on the grill

happy memorial day!  this recipe would be perfect if you’re celebrating today with a barbecue: after the winter – the season of lots and lots…and lots of oranges, and maybe a few apples or pears – even once the weather warms up it takes a while for the good fruit to start coming back.  but when it does, the cherries and peaches can bring tears to my eyes.  even the first ones of the season are sweet and juicy and smile-inspiring. ... Read More

bbq lentil and baked sweet potato soup

soup is hands down my favorite food, so i’m always coming up with new ways to brew up a pot of something tasty.  i used to be big on puréed soups, but lately – perhaps out of sheer laziness – i tend to prefer something chunkier.  whenever i get a chance i bake a few sweet potatoes and set them aside for later.  when they cool they are easy to peel and toss the chunks into a hardy stew. paired with lentils and subtle hints of... Read More