Pickle-inspired Cucumber Salad

Yesterday was my last day at the pickle factory. I’m taking an exciting new job, but I didn’t leave that cooperatively-run, lacto-fermented pickle joint without a little bitter-sweetness. In fact, a co-worker made tulsi ice cream for everyone as a good-bye Margot treat. First of all, no one has ever celebrated me leaving a job…

Recipe Symbiosis: Fresh Almond Milk and Almond Meal Tabbouleh

Sometimes it just seems as if the world is going to fall apart at any second. Disheartened by more than a few tragic acts of violence in the news this week, I was comforted and inspired by my friend Hannah’s blog post this morning on fear, grieving and love. Though it’s certainly not a replacement for…