plums in the icebox

plums elsewhere

I have a regular weekly recipe gig with my Eat of the Moment column on Hello Giggles (today's recipe is a zingy springy green pea and edamame dip), but I've been cooking elsewhere around the web, too. Here are some links, if you're interested!

Asparagus and Chopped Egg Salad for The Chalkboard, a web magazine dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle.

Chia Seed Banana Yogurt Parfait for The Chalkboard

Community Grains is a California company that offers local, completely whole grain products like pastas, beans, and polentas. I really believe in the philosophy of their company, so I was so happy when they asked me to develop some recipes with their beans!

Mexican Minestrone

Crispy Beans and Greens with Tomatoes

I still have some Community Grains polenta that I'm excited about cooking up into something good. 

And last but not least, I did a guest post for one of my favorite food blogs, Big Girls Small Kitchen, about cleaning out your pantry and spice cabinet for spring. I actually cleaned out my own cabinets while writing the post and, as someone born and raised in Maryland, I was pretty mortified that my Old Bay was TWO YEARS PAST EXPIRATION DATE. Look at the bottoms of your spice jars, guys!

I'm also happy to say that Plums in the Icebox was also Foodista's Food Blog of the Day this past Saturday, April 7th! They featured my roasted grapes recipe. 

I'm a lot more on top of posting this kind of stuff on the PITI Facebook page, so if you're on Facebook, you can "like" it here. 

eat of the moment and the runcible spoon's holiday issue!

I've mentioned this before, but I have a little food column on HelloGiggles.com. Click on the button to see all of my recipes; the past few weeks have featured everything from from a cinnamon cake you can make in a mug to Spanish chicken in the slow cooker. And while you're there, stick around to read some other pieces! I especially dig the work of Alessandra Rizzoti, Sarah Sophie Flicker, and Danielle Hampton. 

Also, be sure to check out the holiday issue of DC-based food zine The Runcible Spoon! I have a little piece about (what else?) NM-themed Christmas gifts and decorations in the issue. If you're wondering how to make green chile vodka or a red chile wreath, I'm your girl. The issue also has other terrific pieces, including a how-to on making a pomander and recipes for old-fashioned wassail and Japanese eggnog!

Founder Malaka Gharib and The Runcible Spoon were recently featured in a NYTimes article about the resurgence of zines!