I’m going really simple today, with a breakfast of duck eggs, maitakes, and dandelion greens — some of my favorite ingredients, all stacked upon a slice of toasted sourdough bread… Duck eggs — when you see duck eggs at your local farmers’ market, you know that spring is just around the corner. Duck eggs … Continue Reading
I have a thing for tinned fishes — tuna, sardines, anchovies, smoked herring, etc. — love ’em all. I don’t typically endorse specific products. But once in a while,when I find something that really stands out, I like to give a little shout out. Canned Bonito del Norte tuna from the fourth-generation Ortiz family … Continue Reading
Beets again, really? I know, you must be up to your ears in beets by now (well, at least I am). But, I’m doing my best to embrace what’s still in season, so beets it is. To liven things up, I’ve added some really tasty goat’s cheese, a handful of mache and spicy arugula leaves, … Continue Reading
What the heck are Garganelli? Sounds like a scary mythical creature of sorts. Actually, what keeps popping into my head is this character. But of course it must have something to do with food. If you haven’t already guessed, garganelli are hand-rolled pasta shapes, similar to penne, made using a board called a pettine. … 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
