I was seduced by a fiddlehead fern (aka ostrich fern)… Maybe I’ve been watching too much Andrew Zimmern as of late, but somewhere along the way I’ve developed an affinity for ‘bizarre’ foods. Just can’t seem to resist when it comes to somewhat off-the-beaten-path finds. Curiosity always gets the best of me. Have gone so … Continue Reading
I have a thing for tinned fishes — tuna, sardines, anchovies, smoked herring, etc. — love ’em all. I don’t typically endorse specific products. But once in a while,when I find something that really stands out, I like to give a little shout out. Canned Bonito del Norte tuna from the fourth-generation Ortiz family … Continue Reading
This time of year it’s just tough to get inspired. Had my fill of root vegetables; how many ways can you prepare beets? Winter squash is just about done for the season. And the sweet potatoes I bought a few weeks ago are starting to sprout, as I just can’t get motivated to roast … Continue Reading
Oh smoky, spicy, oily chorizo…how I love thee, let me count the ways. You are the reason (among a handful of others) that I could never be a vegetarian, despite my fondness for just about every type of fruit and vegetable. On that note, finding good quality Spanish chorizo here in the United States can … Continue Reading
Summer has turned to fall, and fall is slowly easing its way into winter, bringing with it an array of winter greens — the usual suspects like kale, collards, and chard, along with lesser-known varieties such as tatsoi, escarole, mizuna, and pac-choy. Have you tried any of the these less-mainstream greens? I get excited when … Continue Reading
