There’s more to peas than the ones you find in the freezer section of your grocery store. There are snow peas, snap peas, pea greens, pea shoots, sprouted peas, pea tendrils and even pea flowers…all edible. Today, I want to introduce you to pea shoots (if you’re not already familiar). I’ve been growing lots of … Continue Reading

Ahh, it’s late August September. How did that happen? I feel like I need to load up on tomatoes this time of year. Enjoy as many as possible, as soon, they will disappear and we’ll be talking about cool weather crops and all things pumpkin. But, not today. Tomatoes are still here in all their … Continue Reading

I teamed up with Bayonne Ham and Honest Cooking to prepare a recipe that showcases Jambon de Bayonne. Bayonne is a city in the Basque region of southwest France where the Nive and Adour rivers meet. It’s also the home to Bayonne ham, a cured ham made with high-quality, whole, fresh hams that have been … Continue Reading

Ugh, I can’t believe it’s already Labor Day weekend? Where did the summer go??? I was planning on posting this weeks ago to kick off the grilling season, but just getting around to it now. In any case, hope you’ve been enjoying your summer. It’s been a hot and rainy one in Philadelphia. Can’t think … Continue Reading

Gazpacho, the Spanish chilled tomato soup, is widely known — and for good reason. It’s refreshing and light and hits the spot on a hot summer day. But have you ever tried salmorejo? It’s a thicker, creamier (compared to gazpacho) chilled tomato soup that hails from southern Spain, Cordoba (in Andalucia) to be exact. It’s … Continue Reading