Vegan Pasta Alla Vodka With Smoky Shiitake Bacon

by Mardi // March 5, 2013 // 1 Comment

I’ve never been a fan of mushrooms, but that all changed this evening when I discovered the wonderful flavors of shiitake bacon. Recently, I’ve been attempting to curb my winter dining out addiction and really focus on cooking delicious plant-based... Continue reading →

Warm Sorrel & Sunchoke Salad With A Poached Egg

by Mardi // April 4, 2012 // 2 Comments

The weather has been all over the place lately and with that, so have my eating habits. It seems that this warm one day, freezing the next pattern also seems to send me into a pattern of home-cooked healthy meal... Continue reading →

Vegetable Thai Quinoa

by Mardi // March 7, 2012 // 1 Comment

Thai food is my weakness in the winter. I say weakness because when I’m craving it, I always order in from my favorite spot down the street and enjoy an ultra veg night on my couch with a good movie... Continue reading →

Fennel & Apple Salad With Shallots, Toasted Pecans & Pecorino

by Mardi // January 10, 2012 // 1 Comment

You know those days where everything in your tiny little world seems to stand still for just long enough to take it all in? Those days where you just feel grateful for it all? Saturday was one of those days... Continue reading →

Asparagus, Scallion & Tarragon Scrambled Eggs

by Mardi // September 4, 2011 // No Comments

As someone who loves to cook, sometimes the best distraction from a bad day is brainstorming a meal and experimenting in the kitchen. So, this morning, a not-so-hot feeling me started browsing eggs on foodgawker, quickly to come across an... Continue reading →

Lemon & Lavender Cookies

by Mardi // April 13, 2011 // No Comments

This week I had the opportunity to bake some sweet treats for the lovely Thistle & Clover boutique in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The awesome ladies who run this adorable shop hosted a trunk show with two of their fantastic designers,... Continue reading →

White Bean Burger With Scallion & Greek Yogurt Sauce

by Mardi // March 30, 2011 // No Comments

After a long relaxing weekend (special related shout out below), I wanted to start my Monday off right, so I challenged myself to make a dish that I had once failed at preparing properly: white bean burgers. The first time... Continue reading →

Artichoke With A Poached Egg & Red Pepper Aioli

by Mardi // January 27, 2011 // 10 Comments

Eggs Benedict has always been one of my favorite brunch indulgences but I love when I find healthy variations of it on restaurant menus. Enter my favorite vegetable- the artichoke. I was eating a whole artichoke for dinner one night... Continue reading →

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Mardi // December 14, 2010 // 1 Comment

When Brooklyn starts to get cold, it seems there’s no better way to spend a weekend or evening than cozied up with good friends sharing delicious food, and this weekend was chock full of this. Saturday afternoon, I braved the... Continue reading →

Root Vegetable Salad With Pickled Garlic

by Mardi // November 9, 2010 // 2 Comments

Since I got back from Vermont, I’ve been picking my brain about what to do with the pickled garlic I purchased at Grafton Village Cheese Farm (aside from eating it straight out of the jar). After a weekend of heavy... Continue reading →

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