From the monthly archives:
Behold the humble cabbage. Cabbage is one of those vegetables that, while not particularly glamorous, is inexpensive and generally available year round. Cabbage is a sturdy and hearty veggie that comes in multiple varieties: green, red, napa, and savoy to name a few. In your summer cooking, cabbage may generally be relegated to topping fish [...]
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My hubby said it perfectly: “what a great summer salad!”. Not only is it pleasantly crunchy and hearty, it’s also super easy to make. And it’s great for leftovers (I can vouch for that because I ate it for lunch three days in a row), so it would hold up well for a picnic or [...]
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Last weekend, Kele and I ventured out to Governer’s Island as part of our “explore one new thing” each weekend plan. Just a short 5-minute ferry ride from Manhattan landed us on the small gem of an island that has been the home to many-a-historic-event in the United States’ political past. But it wasn’t the [...]
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I’m drawn to all of those “trendy” grains like wheat berries, barley and spelt; they just sound so much more exciting than the brown rice or couscous I usually end up cooking. Like barley, farro has a nutty, earthy flavor. It’s an ancient, wheat-like grain that has served as a staple in Italian cooking for generations.
How [...]
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Don’t get me wrong, I love me some bean dip. You know, that Frito Lay kind that comes in a can and has a layer of congealed fat on top? Mmm. This, however, is a bit more elegant. It’s also a great way to use leftover herbs. I had some rosemary sitting around, but parsley [...]
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This is a refreshing, tangy slaw that is a great with fish tacos, anything spicy or just alone on a hot day! While I mentioned on Wednesday that jicama was a supermarket purchase, I grabbed my cilantro and carrots at the farmer’s market to balance out the carbon footprint. The key to this dish is [...]
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I’m so excited to tell you about a cookbook I just got called The Art of Preserving that’s full of sweet and savory recipes for enjoying seasonal produce year-round. Christina and I tried our hand at jamming last summer and I’ve been itching to try pickling ever since, but I didn’t know where to begin. [...]
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I’ll start by saying that this veggie isn’t something I found at my local farmer’s market. And unless you’re living in Texas, you are probably out of luck too, since it grows in warm, dry climates. In my mind though, jicama is like a banana. It is a food that is clearly not local but [...]
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As if going bi-coastal wasn’t enough, Jillian and I thought it only fair to get other cities in on the action. We’ve already got two new amazing bloggers on board who start writing for us in the coming weeks and will focus on the Los Angeles and Denver local food scene –welcome Jacqueline and Erin!- [...]
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During my childhood summers, my family and I spent many a weekend checking out local festivals, fairs, and carnivals. And while most kids begged their parents for bright pink clouds of cotton candy or greasy funnel cakes topped with powdered sugar, I yearned instead for an ear of BBQ-grilled corn on the cob slathered with [...]
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