“It’s not easy being green” says Kermit the Frog. Am fascinated by the medicinal properties of plants. Stinging nettle is one of those plants with a long healing history. A little history on nettles… Dating back to as early as the 3rd century B.C., Greeks prescribed nettle juice to treat snake and scorpion bites. The … Continue Reading
Wanted to try Anson Mills polenta, but they have a four-bag minimum per order. So, I ordered two bags of polenta, a bag of hominy, and a bag of farro — with no real plan for what to do with them. Sometimes I have a sudden whim, but then a new idea springs to mind … 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
It’s that time of year — all I want is soup, soup, and more soup. The secret to a flavorful bowl of soup is to start with a really good stock. So, I’m starting the year on a new foot, making my own stock. Today, mushroom stock (or would this be a broth?). Next … Continue Reading
