A tartine is a classic French open-faced sandwich that is toasted and piled high with delectable toppings. Personally, tartines are one of my favorite weekday lunches and can be pulled together quickly with whatever seasonal produce you have in your refrigerator. In the late summer, I eat a tartine of roasted cherry tomatoes and chèvre with basil and garlic on repeat. On cold winter afternoons, I love to pile my tartine with roasted butternut squash, wild mushrooms, and Roquefort. But, on crisp autumn days when the sunshine is streaming in through my windows and the smoke is quietly puffing out […]

Persimmon are rich, tangy, sweet, and one of the most beautiful fruits of the autumn season. Last week, I harvested another heap of my fall arugula and knew I wanted to use it at the base for a salad the celebrates the vibrant colors and flavors of fall. This persimmon pomegranate burrata salad recipe from Food & Wine served as my inspiration that I tweaked ever so slightly with the addition of pumpkin seeds. The perfect balance of flavors – this salad would make for a visually appealing Thanksgiving side to compliment the traditionally rich and carbohydrate-laden holiday spread. Also, […]