Food & Wine. Art & Food History at Abi's Farmhouse Kitchen
HARVEST “SALAD” Once the weather properly cools and it’s really “Fall”, I can pretty much guarantee I’ll gain a good 3-4 pounds. In about a week. Something about the heart warming smells and tastes of slow cooked, rich foods that makes me not care (too much) about a slight increase in girth. Out comes my […]
A good friend from my old life popped in for a short visit this past Saturday. I was knee-deep in my family reunion and had 40 wonderful Palmers running about so she couldn’t stay long. But today, while the kids nap a bit longer (a joy unto itself!), I find myself remembering my life before […]
There are probably sexier things to mull over on a breezy Saturday afternoon but… Leftovers get a bad rap. They do. Some dishes actually improve with time in the fridge or reheated on the stove. The spices intensify or the flavors muddle together more subtly. And a great time to drink those amazing bottles of […]
It’s turning warm out. Downright hot for some of you. And here in Sonoma, the greens are starting to ripen and gathering at Farmer’s Markets is a community staple. Salads are now the perfect meal. Here is one that my stepdad Wilson shared with us last month and we’ve enjoyed every week since. […]
Beets are one of the few vegetables you can buy, stick ’em in your fridge drawer and legitimately come back to them a week or so later and say, “I forgot you were there! Huh… what can I make with you today?” I came up with this dish mostly out of laziness this past summer…as […]