Roasted Asparagus with Egg and Prosciutto
Normally, I like my eggs over-easy. But these eggs had such beautiful, orange yolks, I couldn’t bare to flip them! This dinner is one big reason I look… Read More »
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler (gluten-free with an almond and oat topping)
In an effort to make my long-loved Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp into an equally loved gluten-free dessert for company, I realized that I had essentially turned it into a… Read More »
Asian Beef Skewers (or Whole Flank Steak)
I’m the type of person who thinks about dinner as I am eating breakfast. So, it may not be surprising that I ponder what to cook for the… Read More »
Spring Millet Salad
As I continue to experiment with recipes using millet, I have made variations of this simple salad incorporating a lemony vinaigrette as well as a much-loved poppy seed dressing…. Read More »
Millet Breakfast Porridge
Since I recently introduced millet into the repertoire of grains included on this website, I felt compelled to include a few tasty ways to use it! I began… Read More »
Asian Beef Skewers (or Whole Flank Steak)
I’m the type of person who thinks about dinner as I am eating breakfast. So, it may not be surprising that I ponder what to cook for the… Read More »
Spring Millet Salad
As I continue to experiment with recipes using millet, I have made variations of this simple salad incorporating a lemony vinaigrette as well as a much-loved poppy seed dressing…. Read More »
How to Cook Millet…and a delicious salad recipe!
A few months ago, it occurred to me that I had never cooked millet. Always one to use a variety of grains, it was time to add millet… Read More »
Baked Greens with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese
As my garden grows and local market stands overflow with spring greens, I have been diving deeper into one of my two assigned food trends: bitter greens. For… Read More »
Rhubarb Streusel Muffins
When short-lived, seasonal ingredients that you really enjoy become available, do you feel as though you have to eat them with abandon to get your fill? With many… Read More »
Chicken and Spinach Parmesan Pizza
When we eat this pizza, I feel as though we are enjoying a gourmet pizza that took minutes to prepare. It happens to be a favorite of my… Read More »
Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
This recipe originally came from my friend Abby, who has a delightful blog called Manila Spoon. Besides being incredibly easy, they are incredibly satisfying and grain free to boot. My… Read More »
Velvety Chocolate Mousse and a Guide to Unrefined Sweeteners by Chef Amber Shea Crawley
Whenever possible, I like to use natural sweeteners–pure maple syrup being a favorite–and try to limit overall sugars in general. I do have a sweet tooth, so it… Read More »
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
When the first local asparagus hits our markets, I am so happy. There is just something about this crisp green stalk that tastes so good. I could eat… Read More »





The Fountain Avenue Kitchen was my grandmother’s kitchen, the kitchen where I first pulled up a stool and watched the magic of turning basic, fresh ingredients into culinary wonders. Through today’s Fountain Avenue Kitchen, I hope to inspire people to try a new recipe, learn a new technique and eat more vegetables and wholesome grains ... but still enjoy a little dessert now and then. Pull up your chair and join me in the Fountain Avenue Kitchen!
