Mark Twain said cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education, but he may have been talking about bok choy, who went to college in Asia. Baby Bok Choy, a variety of Chinese cabbage, offers eaters both silky mild greens and a crunchy cabbage with a subtle taste and excellent mouth feel. It is […]
Italian First Courses the Make a Meal Soon! Monday, October 7th Find out more here Join me for a lineup of delectable dishes inspired by the flavors of Italy. Often served as the starter of the meal, they deserve the spotlight to themselves. Learn some great new recipes that can be easily adapted for anytime […]
Maybe I should have called this Last Chance Soup. I cooked it to celebrate the end of the corn season. Finally, we’re sick of corn on the cob. That’s the idea, right? Eat it until you’ve had enough, then wait till next year. I also made this to welcome Sanjaban and Cynthia’s visit a few […]
This quick soup dinner warms the soul. My mom gave me this classic recipe years ago, which I adapted just a bit, using regional fish — anything white and flaky will do — local leeks and potatoes with a splash of Pernod. (And an optional aioli crouton topping.) It’s in Joy of Cooking format — […]
If you’re not following me on facebook at this link, here are some missed nuggets — — Pepper Season is in full swing, and so the mass roasting begins! 2 approaches. Lazy person’s: Not as smoky but good for winter meals anyway. Pile them into a brown paper bag, bending the top over to seal. […]
Please join me and spread the word…. Boy, do I love to teach. Join me for this fun, informative cooking class in Northampton, Massachusetts at the Different Drummer. Find out more here. (Picture not mine: Food fabulous!)
What’s- Left-Of-My-Market-Shop-Kuchen I used apples, peaches and a few cherry tomatoes tossed in sugar. Little input, great results. This quick ‘n easy crowd pleaser is ideal for those who hate to bake or are pressed for time. Serve it to holiday guests or at pot luck meals. I especially like it for brunch. Better yet, […]
It’s true. Snow cones have always kinda freaked me out. I seem to remember blue tongues. Guess that makes me an elitist-arugula-eating-uptight something. But so be it. Enter Town Farm at the Northampton Tuesday farmers market, complete with crushed ice that’s drizzled with farm fresh flavors nestled in a paper cone. I look forward to […]
A tease from last night’s supper. Recipe coming this fall. For Easy Improvisation Eggplant see bottom of post. Some fun posts that you may have missed on my Facebook page From Urban Gardens — Foraging ‘r us Years ago, I remember inviting my Chinese acupunturist and her family to our home. All of them, including […]
Grilled Chicken with Summer Vegetables Marinate chicken thighs in local maple yogurt, hot sauce or hot chili pepper flakes, freshly grated ginger, onion powder and salt. Grill. Saute best of the market — corn kernels, zucchini slices, diced tomatoes or cherry tomato halves (or both) — in butter or olive oil. Sprinkle on top. Below […]
USDA approved school-tested local food recipes and a supplement for educators.
