Lately on Instagram...

Growing up I had a cranky piano teacher who would always scream “don’t touch the plants!!!” whenever I absentmindedly stroked the leaves of the palms that lined the wall next to the piano. I hated her and haven’t gone near a p

Was having a frustrating few days and then this GLORIOUS surprise box of mangos from my friend @marnely_murray’s dad’s Miami garden arrived, and made me so happy! Thankful for thoughtful friends like Marnely, and for her dad who took the

Lately all I want to cook and eat is seafood. Tonight’s dinner was fresh whole sardines that I pan fried, then doused in garlic and Calabrian chili-infused olive oil, lemon juice, my homegrown parsley, and generous crumbles of Maldon salt. Serv

A humid 90 degrees in NYC today, and the plants and I are thriving. ☀️ 🌱

And my first mamá (side) hug in 4 months! Thankful for every moment. ❤️

Pulpo with chorizo and roasted red peppers in smoked paprika oil over crispy roasted potatoes. And my first parsley harvest! ❤️

I finally worked up the courage to plant my favorite seedlings outside in the garden this week. Good luck, my babies! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

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The Food We Eat

January 05, 2012

I was reading some of my favorite blogs last night, when I came across this wonderful quote on Scandi Foodie. It's so true and so perfect, I had to share it. I think I may print this out and stick it to my refrigerator.

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