Adventure calls…booked a ticket to France for the fall. Can’t wait! Our plan is to fly into Paris, spend a few days there, and then catch the TGV to Bordeaux. Thereafter, we’ll rent a car and head south to explore Basque country (French and Spanish), and then east to Provence. It’s been 12 years since … Continue Reading
It’s been a hot week! Temperatures in the upper 90s everyday. Just your typical hot and humid D.C. summer. Too hot for most of my favorite greens (broccoli, dandelion, bok choy, etc.); so long until fall. On the other hand, sun-worshipping, hot weather-loving vegetables are flourishing. Hence, the abundance of colorful tomatoes and peppers, summer … Continue Reading
It’s anchovy season!!! Actually, it’s been anchovy season for a while (spring through the summer); was patiently waiting for red bell pepper to catch up (and yay, they’re finally here). Okay, am probably one of the few people who is passionate about anchovies, but I absolutely love these oily little guys. Was excited when … Continue Reading
The warm summer air has got me yearning to plant, seed, sprout, and grow something. But city dwelling doesn’t always lend itself well to this task. Without outdoor space or even a balcony (and the community garden down the street has a five-year wait list) the options are limited. That just means you need to … Continue Reading
Have been experimenting with herb-infused oils. Today’s experiment, basil oil. Can’t get over the magnificent shade of emerald green the oil takes on when the basil is pureed with extra virgin olive oil and then strained (you’ll need to strain several times). The key is to first blanch the basil leaves — quickly plunge into … Continue Reading
