DIY instant oatmeal with flax and coconut
A embarrassingly large element of deciding to start my own business was my desire to not get out of bed in the morning. I love…
Recipes
Squid Ink Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Our Victorian apartment in San Francisco looks adorable all decorated for the holidays but our drafty bay windows and high ceilings make it impossible to…
Mushroom Campanelle with Oregano and Lime
It's finally cooling off a bit here in California. On Monday, we had our biggest rainstorm in years. The stormy day made me so appreciative…
Bruschetta Salad: Another Easy Work from Home Lunch
A good work from home lunch for me is made with fresh produce, in less than 10 minutes and easy to eat with one hand…
Warm Green Lentil & Kale Salad: A Favorite Work-from-Home Lunch
It has been 8 months since I decided to officially start my own company, Uncommon Bold. There are times when it is really difficult (accounting, permits,…
Lavender Dill Pickled Beets
Beets, maybe only second to kale in the delivered of undeserved dietary smugness (especially when, as I usually do, they are combined with butter and cheese).…
Sopa de Habas – Using Dried Fava Beans for a Hearty Mexican Soup
Rob has become largely vegetarian since we returned from our European trip...that, and he'd also like to open a "saucisson sec" import business to bring…
Blackberry Basil Cheese Puffs
Life seems to be finally returning to normal now that we've been back home for three weeks from Europe. I've been going to farmer's market,…
The perfect cocktail for preparing for a long voyage
Guys...you know what's not the greatest idea I've ever had? Starting a business and preparing to go abroad for seven weeks at the same time.…
An Eccentric Soufflé & Turban Dinner Party in 5 Steps
My friend Sarah has a wonderfully odd, historic sense of humor. For example, one of her favorite weekend activities is a "consumption day" where you…