Blood oranges have a relatively short window. So, when they made their annual appearance, I immediately snatched up a basketful. Blood oranges look unassuming enough from the outside. Their skin, not much different from a typical ‘orange’ orange, with flecks of deep orangy-red. However, when you slice open a blood orange, pizazz…the most vibrant … Continue Reading
Holy cow, can’t believe I’m moving to New York City. This Saturday. Am Brooklyn bound. Going back to my roots. Was born in NYC and lived there (Queens) until I was 7-years-old, before moving to New Jersey, Maryland, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. — and now full swing back to New York. Looking forward to experiencing … Continue Reading
We bypassed all the snow here in D.C. (for now), but it’s still pretty cold out there. Something warm and comforting is most definitely called for. I love vegetables. I love greens. However, from a vegetable standpoint, winter is tough. Not a whole lot of variety this time of year when it comes to greens. … Continue Reading
I’ve spent more than a decade traveling through Greece (mainly the Greek Islands). Am not of Greek heritage, but quickly fell in love with Greece on my first trip back in 2001. The more trips I made, the more I wanted to see and explore. I was instantly hooked. Yes, Greece is beautiful. The water, … Continue Reading
Thanksgiving is almost upon us, just a few days away day away. Consider this bright, easy to prepare, piquant side dish for your final menu. In my never ending quest to discover and showcase new vegetable preparations, today’s focus is the humble root — sunchokes (aka Jerusalem artichokes, which, by the way, have no relation … Continue Reading
