Can’t have a food blog named Wild Greens and Sardines without posting a sardine recipe from time to time.  I try to space them out (have several other ideas for sardines in the queue), as my affinity for sardines is probably not shared by most.  But I just adore everything about these guys.  First … Continue Reading

Can’t believe Labor Day weekend is already upon us.  Hope you’re enjoying a long and relaxing weekend with good food and friends. Where did the summer go?  It seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye.  It always does.  I’m not ready for summer to end.  Am doing my best to savor as … Continue Reading

It’s been a hot week!  Temperatures in the upper 90s everyday.  Just your typical hot and humid D.C. summer.  Too hot for most of my favorite greens (broccoli, dandelion, bok choy, etc.); so long until fall.  On the other hand, sun-worshipping, hot weather-loving vegetables are flourishing.  Hence, the abundance of colorful tomatoes and peppers, summer … Continue Reading

  What the heck are Garganelli? Sounds like a scary mythical creature of sorts.  Actually, what keeps popping into my head is this character.  But of course it must have something to do with food.  If you haven’t already guessed, garganelli are hand-rolled pasta shapes, similar to penne, made using a board called a pettine.  … Continue Reading

Aren’t these egg yolks a magnificent shade of orange?  The yolks are so naturally vibrant.  Trust me when I say these eggs taste as good as they look/photograph.  Procured these beauties from P.A. Bowen Farm in Southern Maryland; the farm is owned by Sally Fallon and Geoffrey C.Morell.  If the name Sally Fallon Morell rings … Continue Reading