new fermentations

Wondering what’s been culturing ’round here lately?

Bradley has brought Wild Fermentation back into my life as a holiday gift (my copy has been missing for some time now)… How much I missed Sandor Katz! One perk (of oh so many) of not having housemates is not having to . . . → Read More: new fermentations

roasted tomatillo salsa

place tomatillos (pulled out of that papery shell, washed, and halved), garlic cloves, and jalapenos on a baking sheet and stick ‘em under the broiler for about ten minutes (see the picture for proportions, add more jalapenos for more spice) until they are blackish.

stick them in the blender with a bunch of cilantro . . . → Read More: roasted tomatillo salsa

the magical melanie tour


i bought a house. then i quit my job.

“what are you going to do?” everybody asks.

the stock reply that i’ve developed goes something like, “i’m gonna freelance being me.”

need a melanie? i’ve got one. will travel.

i’m going to work for cash and trade as often as possible. i’m going . . . → Read More: the magical melanie tour