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?”
Tag: Breakfast
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”
More than One Way to Sow Your Wild Oats
It’s been a relatively warm winter in Northern California thus far. We haven’t had a lot of rain or fog, just lots of sunshine. I am not one to complain about an abundance of sunshine, particularly in January, but one thing I do miss about the cooler winters of the east coast is the ready excuse I have to eat lots and lots of oatmeal. It’s delicious, warming, easy to prepare, and made with one of the best grains out there: oats. Continue reading “More than One Way to Sow Your Wild Oats”
