Last week we took a walk down summer’s lane and gave you a few terrific summer sauces to stock your fridge with. This week we want to tell you a bit about a key ingredient in many of these sauces: parsley. It’s not something we think about much in this country; usually it is found as a garnish on a dish, set to the side, and never eaten. But parsley has so much more to offer than just decoration. It’s unique flavor profile, and nutritional properties make it a great addition to many dishes. And because it is easy to grow in a home garden, it is easy to come by and cheaply! So get out those parsley seeds and plant them in your window box today. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Please Pass the Parsley”
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What’s in season and sounds good
Summer Bounty: Salsas and Sauces for the 4th and Beyond!
Let’s face it. Summer can be tough on the home cook. Whether it’s time you’d prefer spending at the beach, or heat that withers even the hardiest of chefs, keeping up your efforts in the kitchen while the sun shines late into the evening, well, it’s not easy. Lucky for us, Mother Nature understands that it can be tough to cook in the summer, so she fills our gardens and CSA boxes with wonderful, fresh herbs that will, with a little prep, make simple-to-prepare dishes shine. To help you get out of the kitchen and into the sun (where you’ll get lots of Vitamin D) we’ve collected our favorite recipes that add fragrance and flavor straight from the garden. They are easy to make and even easier to store in the fridge or freezer for later use. Talk about immediate satisfaction. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Summer Bounty: Salsas and Sauces for the 4th and Beyond!”
Razzle, Dazzle … Raspberries are Back in Town!
If you are lucky enough to have a garden full of raspberries right now you likely don’t need any advice about what to do with these fragile, yet delicious dark red fruits. In fact, you’re probably popping a few in your mouth right now, and wouldn’t I like to be your friend? If you are like me, however, and have to love raspberries from afar (or a very hefty price at the store) most of the year, this is your season. Raspberries are making their seasonal debut right now, prices for these fruits are reasonable, and the product is terrific. And, almost nothing compares to raspberries when it comes to welcoming the summer that is nearly here. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Razzle, Dazzle … Raspberries are Back in Town!”
Mango Hedgehogs Anyone?
Eating my first mango is a moment I will never forget. I was fifteen and we were on a vacation in the Indian Ocean, and the waiter put a bowl of fruit in front of me. It looked like melon, but the smell was so exotic I thought, ‘there’s something different here’. My first bite was surprising and delightful, and the memory is so powerful that seeing, smelling or tasting a fresh mango always brings it back; what a glorious way to think about this fantastic fruit. My children’s first mango experience was not nearly as rich – mangoes were a staple in their baby food, as I had developed a strong attachment them by then – but my boys benefit greatly from their year round availability. Lucky boys. Nevertheless, this is the time of year when super sweet mangoes are available at reasonable prices. So join me in my walk down memory lane and grab a few mangoes for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Come and cook with us. Continue reading “Mango Hedgehogs Anyone?”
Take a Chance on Chives
Few things remind me of spring as much as fresh chives do. Whether sprinkled on salads, soups or even bread, chives are the perfect bright green accompaniment to any dish. And because they grow in just about any environment, you can grow them yourself, easily. Chives need little attention, are proliferate, and are a great starter plant for your children to tend. Try it at your house. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Take a Chance on Chives”
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