amy chaplin

celebrating the art of eating well

Fig Toasts

POSTED ON November 17, 2015

Posted in appetizer, cookbook, Snacks

Fig Toasts

 

Back when food blogging was a relatively nascent phenomenon, I would check in on the handful (or so) that were on my radar every week. I enjoyed the ritual of reading these blogs so much that I timidly began dreaming about writing my own food journal. Observing through pictures and words [...] continue reading ->

Buckwheat beet soup with spicy horseradish

POSTED ON October 31, 2015

Posted in Gluten free, Soup

Buckwheat beet soup with spicy horseradish

 

Since my book came out I’ve had the opportunity to connect with so many talented authors, cooks and bloggers — some I’ve followed for a long time and others are new discoveries. And, making these connections has been one of the most rewarding aspects of becoming an author. Recently I received [...] continue reading ->

Pumpkin Oat Waffles (gluten free and vegan)

POSTED ON October 9, 2015

Posted in Breakfast, Gluten free

Pumpkin Oat Waffles (gluten free and vegan)

When it comes to breakfast I prefer to eat something that nods towards a sweet flavor but isn’t actually sweetened. Ingredients like squash, warming spices, almonds and oats all have a subtle, naturally sweet flavor and are perfectly comforting for breakfast. I leave the dates, raisins and added sweeteners for times when I’m really [...] continue reading ->

Watermelon radish soup

POSTED ON October 2, 2015

Posted in appetizer, cleanse, Gluten free, Soup

Watermelon radish soup

Get ready because this soup is outstanding! It not only looks stunningly beautiful, but it’s also deeply nourishing and surprisingly simple to make!

The recipe is from Heidi Swanson’s latest book Near and Far: Recipes Inspired by Home and Travel, which is a truly stunning and thoughtful book. The recipes, photos and overall tone [...] continue reading ->

Dutch Apple Pie

POSTED ON September 23, 2015

Posted in Baked Goods, Dessert

Dutch Apple Pie

When I worked at De Taart Van m’n Tante, a famous bakery in Amsterdam, the apple pie was one of the most popular desserts we sold. We could hardly press the crusts and peel the apple fast enough as every order seemed to contain at least one of the delectable desserts. Dutch apple pies [...] continue reading ->