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Well, the first time I attempted Potato Leek soup, I ended up with a gelatinous pot of grey slurry that tasted like watered down mashed potatoes. Yum! In hindsight, my biggest mistake was not peeling the potatoes (hence the lovely grey hue). My second mistake was not including any flavor boosters, like herbs, wine and garlic. [...]
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Leeks look like green onions…on steroids. Despite their hulky girth and size, leeks are quite mild and sweet. Since they taste like a blend of garlic and onion, leeks are really versatile and can be used for countless recipes – which is a good thing because I get lots of them in my winter CSA [...]
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If you don’t feel like eating your vegetables tonight, turn to sweet potatoes instead. They’re tasty cooked up any which way – baked, roasted, boiled, pureed, microwaved – so tasty that I have a hard time believing they’re actually good for me. But allegedly, these tuberous root vegetables are packed with antioxidants and vitamins, so [...]
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Recently I went skiing in Tahoe with a group of girls who taught me all about the glories of “après-ski” (a.k.a. hitting up the mountain bar for a stiff, post-ski drink!). I made the rookie mistake of opting for a bloody Mary, while most of the other ladies cupped their hands around steaming, chocolatey, creamy, boozy [...]
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You can find several kinds of cabbage in the market, including green, red, Mustard or Napa, but the type that keeps popping into my winter CSA box is savoy. Originating in the savoy region of Italy, this cabbage is generally more mild than other types of cabbage. The leaves are very crinkly and tender, making [...]
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I’ve always been intimidated by “braising” recipes, thinking they required hours bent over the stove or fancy pieces of cookware. Oh boy, was I wrong! Braising is one of the easiest techniques ever to deliver tender, juicy meat (or vegetables). And the best part is you can kick back on the couch while your dish [...]
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Arugula packs a serious punch, which is why I imagine it is sometimes referred to as “rocket” lettuce. The leaves, which can be eaten raw or cooked, taste strong and peppery. Over the past few months, it’s become one of my favorite CSA box ingredients because there’s so many ways to eat it – tossed with [...]
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Twilight fans, take note! Between November and early Spring you can sink your fangs into the vibrant flesh of a blood orange and stave your new-found thirst for blood! And for any non-Twihearts out there, rest assured you can still enjoy the tart and tangy flesh of this crimson Winter fruit in salads, drinks, and [...]
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