RKUC Take 2

Rob and I just put on our second annual ultra running camp last week, and once again it has been a wonderful experience that is hard to put into words. When we first floated the idea of a camp we wanted to find a way to give back to the ultra community that has given…

Incredible Rice Salad

I really can’t go on enough about Yotom Ottolenghi – the recipes he creates always have something that take the meal to the next level – layers of flavor, texture, and depth that are out of this world. Not only that but his recipes remain approachable and interesting for people like me-the home cook. So…

Kale and Pepper Salad

This raw kale salad is inspired by my teacher friend Sarah. An art teacher and chef extraordinaire she was my partner in crime for our grade level camping trip retreats we organized for our 8,10, and 12 grade students. We always strove to provide quick and healthy meals for our students that could easily be made…

Spicy Mixed Nuts

This addictive nuts and seeds combination comes from the Moosewood Restaurant Celebrates cookbook. I frequently make it my own by changing up the spices added and the types of nuts and seeds. I have settled on my favorite combo which is listed below. They are a great holiday snack, or a welcome addition to any…