Hi. I’m Isabel, I cook and scribble. I make a lot of food and do a lot of writing, and Bread & Courage is what I have to show for it. It started as a simple food blog called TASTE but evolved into something more—a place where I express my love of food, community and the environment. Thanks for spending some time here—and be in touch!
If you love the idea of savory summer vegetables steaming in a deep bowl, the scent of herbs and spices rising to your nostrils, you’ve likely tried your hand at ratatouille. But, for as many delicious summer stews you’ve enjoyed, you’ve probably also faced many a limp blob of hot, mushy mass inappropriately called ratatouille.
Perhaps [...]
Today I ate zucchini bread. And fell asleep on the couch. It’s a wonderful life; have a slice.
I am fully aware that not everyone shares my passion for zucchini. But some people do, and for those sophisticated palates, I have something simply remarkable (or remarkably simple) to present. And for those wary of delicate yellow squash and its green equivalent, this dish just might convert you. Let me open by asking: how [...]
There has been a lot of zucchini in my life lately. It seems to be the most abundant product at farmer' s markets these days, and I can never pass it up. Yesterday I took a look at my refrigerator and thought that perhaps it had been multiplying while I slept. With so many green [...]
There is a layer of dried sugar along my chin. I couldn’t wipe it off while grabbing at zucchini, blueberries and tomatoes, and daring to eat a peach. I forgot to lick the stickiness off until just now. I hadn’t paid when the juice started to dribble–the farmer (the only organic blueberry producer in [...]
