The 2013 summer solstice doesn’t begin until June 21. And?? Well, that means there are still a few more weeks to enjoy spring, that is, until the hot and humid weather takes over, at least here in D.C. Too hot for most of us, including most of these beautiful vegetables that thrive during more temperate … Continue Reading
This vibrant green kale, garlic scape, and pistachio pesto is all about simplicity. Wanted to take advantage of the beautiful garlic scapes you find this time of year. I used garlic scapes in this tasty soup the other day, but also had a garlic scape pesto in mind. Just needed to figure out what else … Continue Reading
YUM!!! I love all sorts of seasonal, springy, green soups. Do you have a favorite spring soup? Got the idea for this soup while shopping at my local farmers’ market this past weekend. Was chatting with the market manager, and she mentioned her fondness for watercress and asparagus soup. Enough said, sold. I’ll take … Continue Reading
Come this time of year, you’ll hear people singing the praises of ramps (myself included, love them; recently took a road trip to Hudson, NY, for a ramp festival); which are also referred to as spring onions, ramsons, wild leeks, and wild garlic. Ramps appear for a short window between late April and May, and … Continue Reading
I was seduced by a fiddlehead fern (aka ostrich fern)… Maybe I’ve been watching too much Andrew Zimmern as of late, but somewhere along the way I’ve developed an affinity for ‘bizarre’ foods. Just can’t seem to resist when it comes to somewhat off-the-beaten-path finds. Curiosity always gets the best of me. Have gone so … Continue Reading
