Feels like spring has FINALLY arrived (maybe?). I see small glimpses. A few flowering trees dotted around Brooklyn. The arrival of ramps. Even some Jersey asparagus at the farmers’ market this past weekend. Spring greens, it’s what I’ve been waiting for/craving all winter long. Can’t wait to get my hands on these guys. Oh yes, … Continue Reading
In my humble opinion, the calendar does not announce the official start of spring (for 2015, spring commences on March 20). Rather, the arrival of the first ramps (aka wild leeks) is the telltale sign, the harbinger, that spring is upon us. Ramps are the quintessential sign of spring; the sign that spring has … Continue Reading
Asparagus season is upon us… Am always excited about first of the season asparagus. But I think I may have gone a bit overboard in the decadent department. I wrapped the asparagus stalks in speck and roasted them in the oven. Speck…have you tried it? It’s like prosciutto, but dare I say, better. It’s … Continue Reading
Some may call making homemade pasta a ‘labor’ of love. I simply love making pasta by hand. I find it relaxing, therapeutic. Plus, the end result is quite fabulous, if I do say so myself. Today, it’s all about Orecchiette… Orecchio=ear Etto=small Ergo, orecchiette=small ears Orecchiette is a type of pasta that originates from the … Continue Reading
I love throwing together a big salad. It’s just about the easiest thing to do and always gets rave reviews from dinner guests. But in all honesty, I can’t take much credit for it, as I’ve had to do very little to transform these ingredients — a little chopping, blanching, sauteing is all. Full credit … Continue Reading
