Japanese Mushrooms: Sauteed King Trumpet Mushrooms and Greens with Soft-boiled Egg

I love mushrooms.  I love their unique flavor and texture, and even how they are grown.Recently, I discovered that my favorite Asian grocery store is carrying some amazing Japanese-variety mushrooms – King Trumpet (AKA King Oyster), white and brown beech (AKA Shimeji – pictured below), and Maitake mushrooms.  And, I’ve been eating them like crazy ever…

Reeled in by a Fish – Poached Salmon and Egg

On my way home from the gym the other night, I had to pick something up at the Whole Foods grocery next-door.  I replayed my list in my head.  I was on a mission. But, when I walked through the front door of the store, I quickly realized my mistake.  I had broken cardinal rule…

Car Camping and the Next Day Frittata

My husband and I love camping, and eating well while camping.  Back in the pre-GFDF days, this meant we ate a lot of home-made garlic, cheese bread cooked in the coals at dinner, bagel sandwiches and granola bars for long hikes, and pancakes and eggs for breakfast. These days, the food may be even better….

Artichoke and Caramelized Onion Quiche

There are many ways to skin a cat, but only one way to get at the heart of an artichoke OK, no cat-skinning, just the need find an alternative way to deal with a tricky bulb.  It’s Iron Chef night.  This evening’s ingredient is the now in-season artichoke, a vegetable with which I have very…