I heard there was a story about a Welsh festival and wearing leeks

From Food

Each Tuesday evening Tammy joins us for dinner and wine. We've developed a great friendship over the last year or two and always look forward to this sort of "family night." On many of these evenings Joseph takes the lead on the cooking - actually, he does this many weeknights. Tonight it was in pursuit of a joint inspiration to use some leeks: tortilla espanola. Fresh organic greens on the side. My contribution was nothing more than mixing up some dressing:

• mayo
• dijon mustard
• garlic powder
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• dash of tamari

Simple, and quick with a few rounds of the whisk.

Birthday Brunch

Every year I struggle with whether or not I want a birthday party. I procrastinate, I stress, I consider which answer will make me feel worse later. This year I decided on smallish brunch with friends the day after. It was lovely.


Asparagus from Yoder's farm with aioli options - curry or lemon-ginger. Joseph made phenomenal frittatas, one with red pepper and sun-dried tomato, the other spinach, onion and feta. Bethany brought potatoes. Sarrah brought fruit. Jenny, Mary, David and Sara brought the makings for mimosas. Topped off with my personal favorite cupcakes: gluten-free cardamom-rose.