
The Frugal Cook’s Asparagus Soup
You’re probably thinking that “frugal” and “asparagus” do not belong in the same phrase. Freshly harvested local asparagus is available […]
Creativity in the kitchen and beyond
You’re probably thinking that “frugal” and “asparagus” do not belong in the same phrase. Freshly harvested local asparagus is available […]
Mastering cold pack canning with Marisa from Food in Jars I make pickled asparagus every May. Local farms let us pick […]
I love the surprise companions of seasonal cooking. “What grows together, goes together,” even when the results are unexpected […]
Strawberries are the tomatoes of spring. Recently, they’ve been sliced and diced, pickled and pureed, and added to more dishes […]
A cooking challenge organized by Meg of Grow and Resist and Briggs of Oh Briggsy in which we explore a […]
I love how seasonal vegetables connect us to the earth and how, when transformed in the kitchen and served on […]
What grows together goes together. Vegetables and herbs that are in season at the same time often make great companions. […]
It’s all in how you slice it. Texture plays a tremendous role in food so I play with slicing and […]
There’s something satisfying about bringing the year full circle in the continuum of field, kitchen and pantry. Here, the combination […]
This is not your average mayonnaise. Not even for homemade. Made with rice vinegar, soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, […]
Someone could make a jingle out of that title. Ricotta frittata is a springtime refrain for casual living. It reminds […]
Ah April, when the asparagus stalks emerge all spindly from the bare ground and plump violet spring onions are bunched […]
Early local spring vegetables baked with lasagna noodles epitomize the season with light, bright flavors in a warm, comforting dish […]
Before we are overwhelmed by the bounteous fruits and vegetables of summer, we find spring to be the time for […]
A Bowl of Spring The weather’s ugly, cold and wet, and yet Burstings of spring and just sprung leeks Mean […]
After a few seasons of trying, I am gradually improving my pickled asparagus and this one looks like it will […]