What is the purpose of this blog? Roll Your Bones is part recipe binder, photo album, and art project. Here I write about my favorite foods and places I love. Most of the recipes are vegetarian or pescatarian, made healthier and low-calorie. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved print media. From …
There comes a time, at the end of every celebration, to breakdown the decorations. Everything paper gets thrown away or tossed in the recycling bin. The saddest part is throwing away piles of greeting cards. Anything handmade or with a particularly thoughtful inscription I’ll save. But most cards end up in the landfill. One year …
This dinner for two is fresh and easy. The brown sauce has a strong and wonderful flavor that enhances both the fish and the simply prepared vegetables. It was adapted from the recipe on the Food Network website. For a complete meal, serve it alongside Jasmine Rice Pilaf. Ingredients 1/3 tsp peppercorns2 tsp sugar3 Tbl …
A good friend of mine has recently become obsessed with the annual winter spectacle of crows roosting by the thousands along the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie. Above is one of the many breath-taking photos she sent to me. While I haven’t yet seen the birds up close and in person, I found the photos so …
A light fruitcake usually eaten during Easter. Simnel Cake is popular in the U.K. It is traditionally decorated with a circle of eleven or twelve almond paste “eggs,” representing the twelve apostles. (The one missing is Judas.) This recipe was adapted from the one given to me by my British mother-in-law. Ingredients 8 oz flour1 …
The Neon Signs of Music City Nashville is a big, sprawling city. However, standing in the four-block stretch of downtown known as “Honky Tonk Highway,” it feels much smaller. Here restaurants, bars, music halls, western wear stores, and souvenir shops pack ground level storefronts, the upper floors and even rooftops. At night, dozens of fabulous, …
The Deconstructed Tuna Roll Prep work for this Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl recipe can be done ahead. When you’re ready to serve, simply let the ingredients come to room temperature (takes about 30 minutes). The final step is plating. This recipe was adapted from the one on SkinnyTaste. For tuna 1/2 lb sushi grade tuna, …
An Art Deco Masterpiece We visited the Frist Art Museum in Nashville in February of 2019. Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, and Their Times: The Mellon Collection of French Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was a featured exhibition at that time. Therefore, we knew we’d be seeing some amazing paintings and sculptures. However, we did …
Flaky crust, ripe pears and sweet almonds. This recipe is based on the one on David Lebovitz’s blog. I have also included a link to his article about poaching pears. Ingredients 6 oz (170g) almond paste2 tsp sugar2 tsp flour3 oz (85g) butter, salted or unsalted, cubed, at room temperature1 large egg, plus one egg white, at room temperaturea few drops almond extract, optional1 1/2 tsp rum 3 poached pears, cored, …
In The Gulch Neighborhood Heading out of Nashville on Sunday morning, our last stop was for breakfast. After researching dozens of breakfast websites, there was only one place that stood out: Milk & Honey Nashville. One glance at the menu, and all other options were off the table. What piqued my interest? A Breakfast Bowl with …
A single butternut squash yields about two tablespoons of seeds. Just as with pumpkins, these roasted butternut squash seeds make a tasty treat. Set aside the seeds next time you prepare butternut squash and have yourself a small and nutritious snack. Ingredients 2 Tbl Butternut Squash SeedsScant 1/4 tsp olive oilSalt to taste Method Preheat …
Lyon has more than a dozen jazz clubs, some with long and storied histories. I’m a sucker for live music. But finding live music venues in foreign countries, particularly when I don’t speak the language, can be tricky. How exciting it was to find that Hot Club De Lyon was literally next door to the …
Homemade, Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros I’m not sure when or where I first tried Huevos Rancheros. It certainly isn’t something I grew up eating, but today it’s one of my favorites. This dish is especially satisfying during the colder months–when appetites are extra large. And don’t restrict Huevos Rancheros to breakfast. It’s terrific for lunch or …