The inspiration for today’s dish started with some fiddlehead ferns and a bunch of [the first of the season] asparagus. I get excited when I cross paths with an unusual vegetable such as the fiddlehead fern. Fiddleheads are the furled (coiled) fronds of the young [ostrich] fern. They have a mild flavor and tender … Continue Reading
A typical conversation I might have with my mom would go something like this, “Why don’t you make (cook) things that are more mainstream, use ingredients that people are more familiar with?” My answer, “I guess, because, in my little corner of the web, I aspire to get people to step out of their … Continue Reading
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
I’ve eaten quite a few eggs over the past few weeks, as I’ve set out to learn how to properly cook an omelet. It’s harder than it looks. There’s a fine line between light and fluffy and overcooked and rubbery. But, the only way to master something is to practice, practice, practice. After watching … Continue Reading
Spent the past few days unpacking having just moved from DC to NYC. Closets and cabinet space are clearly a luxury in Brooklyn. It’s amazing how much stuff you can cram into 840 square feet (no space goes unused). I don’t think we have that much “stuff.” That being said, I’ve managed to acquire a … Continue Reading
