‘Tis the season for pumpkin, even on this 73 degree day here in Philadelphia. Always on the lookout for new and interesting ingredients, and came across this Marina di Chioggia pumpkin while waiting in line at my local grocer — shout out to Riverwards (Fishtown, Philly). There was a big box filled with them, just … Continue Reading
There are few more perfect things than a ripened on the vine, juicy summer tomato. Perfect is a strong word, though in this case I think its apropos. Whether you’re enjoying an heirloom (e.g., Cherokee purple, striped German, green zebra, Brandywine, etc. – there are 3,000+ cultivated varieties) or an assortment of sweet cherry tomatoes, … Continue Reading
Lately I’ve been trying to keep things simple. Haven’t had much energy or motivation to do much in the kitchen these days. My head feels heavy, spinning with the constant bombardment of sad current events. Last fall I had to cancel a trip to Italy at the last minute due to a family emergency and … Continue Reading
The pea plants are in the ground. They’re currently small and tame, but in just a few weeks will be overgrown and chock-full of peas. Freshly picked off the vine, peas are sweet, tender and delicious. I like to briefly blanch peas and use them as the basis for a puree for a ravioli filling. … Continue Reading
I’m over winter and ready for spring and all of its flavors. On the bright side, only four more days until spring. March 19th is the spring equinox. Yahoo! I’ve been busy starting my seeds for the growing season. How about you? Decided to dive into spring a bit early with an artichoke-inspired dish. Artichokes … Continue Reading
