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November 15, 2017

Roasted Harvest Salad + Champagne Vinaigrette

June 7, 2017

Cauliflower Kale Tabbouleh

Goodness it’s already been several weeks already since my last post. The extra quietness has been something I’ve needed as I continue to struggle with what I think must be lingering post-concussion symptoms. I usually consider myself relatively stable emotionally, but there’s been a change in me over these past couple of weeks. My days have been filled with unexpected mood swings where I feel fine one moment and then in utter despair the next. The smallest things can set me off, and I hardly know what to do with myself. You can imagine how the rest of the family feels. I’ve spent some time reading about how and why concussions sometimes lead to emotional instability, anxiety, and depression, and while I prefer not to blame the concussion, I cannot think of another explanation for my sudden irritability. This has forced me to be more deliberate with slowing down, reflecting on what triggers anxiety and anger, and to face my limitations.

July 7, 2016

Farro Salad with Fava Beans and English Peas

We’ve been fortunate to receive heaping quarts of fava beans from our CSA this season and it’s been a treat for sure. Because favas have such a short season, I like to make the most of them by preparing them simply, and in a way that makes them shine. A little lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley are all they really need. We also had some English shelling peas from this week’s share to go along with the favas, and to make a more substantial salad, I added farro for heartiness and a bit of feta for a salty punch.