Spring is in full-force which means Fava Beans in my CSA farm box! If you get them whole and fresh, they are a bit of work, but totally worth it. (One pound of fresh favas in the pod will yield about 1 cup shucked.) I have been eating them for lunch, mixed with feta, mint, sunflower seeds and avocado. If you can’t find favas, you could substitute edamame beans. Enjoy!
Cookbook Giveaway!
I am a blogger for Better Homes and Gardens, and they are hosting a GIVEAWAY of 5 (yes, five!) copies of my cookbook! Click on over to the BHG blog for a chance to win!
Above is one of my favorite recipes from the book, the Kale Caesar Salad. It has a super garlicky dressing and the polenta “croutons” make it a filling dish.
Best of luck and Happy Cooking!!
(PS- if you’re in Palo Alto, come to my signing tonight at 7pm!)
photos & illustrations © Erin Gleeson
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UPDATE 5/6/14: The winners have now been notified, thank you to all who participated!
Apricot Bites
I have just returned from a trip to the New York area for my first book events, to which I have been bringing snacks from the book, like these Apricot Bites! They are simple to make ahead, easy to travel with and great at room temperature- plus, you don’t even really need a napkin or plate!
I had a lot of fun doing a watercolor workshop and signing at Terrain in Westport, CT (see photos above…I made a skirt from my watercolors to wear to the event, and I made Jonathan a shirt with The Forest Feast logo!). Then I did a Q&A/signing at the Food Book Fair in Brooklyn at the gorgeous Wythe Hotel. (The fair continues this weekend with an awesome foodie line-up, if you’re in NYC).
My west coast book events kick off this weekend, with a signing at Omnivore Books in San Francisco on Saturday, plus several more in the Bay Area. Hope to see you there!
x Erin
Workshop photos of me are by Andrea Davidson.
Roasted Rosemary Potato Salad
I love this potato salad recipe because it can be served warm or at room temp, which makes it great for entertaining (or for picnics!). My full post with more photos and the full recipe is on the Better Homes & Gardens website today.
Cheers!
Cucumber Spritzer
My cookbook officially comes out TODAY! I had my first book signing over the weekend and it was so fun to see it actually sold in a store. I am so excited to be able to share it now! More book signing events are listed here.
I made this little 90-second cookbook trailer to give you a feel for what the book is like. And if you want to buy it, check your local bookstore or you can purchase it online here.
Cheers!
