Author Archives: growandresist
Cook the Books! Beets, Carrots, Fava Beans, Chard, and More!
Despite my lack of Cook the Books posting this month, I have actually made a lot of things from this month’s selection, Tender. The recipes are simple, yet delicious, and I am really enjoying it so far. I have forgotten to … Continue reading
Garden Hopscotch and Games
Like most 5-year-olds, our daughter (can I still call her the Babylady?) loves to move. Bounce. Run. Dance. Swim. Climb. It doesn’t really seem to matter what she is doing, the girl basically loves to move and be active in … Continue reading
Cook the Books! May: Tender with Nigel Slater
It is stunning in Seattle at the moment. Sun. Warmth. As soon as I have this post up, I’ll be retiring to the garden to prep, weed, fiddle, and poke around. Or I will cuddle up on my gorgeous orange … Continue reading
Cook the Books! Review: The Mile End Cookbook
I was pretty excited about The Mile End Cookbook. Everything sounded so promising. So comforting. So delicious. I mean, really? Pickles? Cured meats? Home-y sides? Cheesecake? What is not to love really? The Cooking: I made a lot of things. … Continue reading
Cook the Books! Cinnamon Buns to Cheesecake!
The month is flying by while The Mile End Cookbook, and life in general, continue to bum me out. What a cruddy few weeks of news, huh? And, to top it off my Dad didn’t get a liver transplant. Again. This … Continue reading


