Licking the Bowl: the story of an appetite

Yes, sex; vanilla sex.  Vanilla Pork Tenderloin.  Morning coffee.  And.... it's friggin' cold in the chicken yard.

Adventures of a chicken. Stewed chicken with herbs, wine, and tomatoes. "Chicken" is another word for fear. Woodman Dan's favorite episode yet.

Chickens and Latkes and French Onion Soup. Ginger-hen has a new home. The quickie Hanukkah story. And a New Year's Eve tradition.

In 1981, Ericka was passionate about Robert, New York City, and a home cooked Chinese feast. Tofu marinade!

When Ericka's gut got bad, off she went to the orthomolecular naturopath. Did it work? And quinoa.

Our (very) local wildlife problem, and the solution. Three recipes for soft eggs. Ericka sings... and swears.

Fires, Chicken Soup, Larkspur 1970-1974 When life is hard, make soup! and a taste of Ericka's childhood (the #wetoo edition).

Autumn! Toast, Cheese, Banana Bread, and New York, 1981. It's Ericka's favorite season: crisp air outside, warm oven inside.

The Ethical Tongue, My Visit to the Tannery, and a recipe for Lamb Tongue In which Ericka wrestles with ethics... and lamb hides.

My Grandpa Jack, Slumgullion Salad, and Tokyo Step back in time... and away from this mess we call now.

Trout. (Through my ages.) Sogliole alla Mugnaia. Chickinsomnia. Wind River trout. French trout. Trout bones. Woodman Dan trout. High mountain trout.... and how to cook trout. And counting my chickens.

Re-entry, Roasted Tomato Sauce, Lynda Barry, Rumi, New York 1991, and Chopped Chicken Livers. So, I went away and came back: inspired, realigned, tired.

Funeral food, Burying Bill, Chocolate Fudge Pie (and Chickens)... The beginning of the story, and the best fudge pie you haven't yet made (but you should). And, Hillary's laying eggs!

Sushi! Egg Watch 2017, Doritos and Tabasco 1983, and Angels on Horseback I know, I know, this is the one you've all been waiting for.

Compost, Q&A with Ericka, The Alchemist's Instructions, and Leek Tart ...answers to questions you didn't know you had! #lickingthebowl #recipe #qanda

Baked Potatoes, One of THOSE Days, Spicy Peanut Sauce... and is it Lucy or Luc? Have you ever had one of those friendships? And have you ever had one of THOSE days? #lickingthebowl #recipe #saill #chickens

Thinking about Flavors; What I Wish I'd known about Getting Chickens; and Chopped Salad with Blue Cheese Tasting pickled eggs; tasting happiness... why Ericka's arms are just so strong these days... and the perfect summer salad. #lickingthebowl #chickens #recipes

Getting Here, Meet the Chicks, and Fresh Baked Salmon Ericka didn't PLAN to move to the country, fall in love with Woodman Dan, and get chickens...