Green is always good, in my opinion. Green this, green that ~ environmental, edible, eye-catching ~ it’s all exceptional. So is this refreshing summer salad. Fresh green snap peas, tangled among tender pea shoots, and tossed amid fresh mint leaves and aromatic cilantro and lime. Yes, amazing, indeed. Oh, and if you don’t dare to…
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We already established that the beauty of the watercolored and ravishing vibrance of watermelon radishes is hard to come by in this great state ~ so, when in hand, I’ve determined it’s essential to take advantage of the raw rarities in any and every way. A sweet and savory marinade drizzled over the top of…
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Apparently watermelon radishes are really hard to come by in this neck of the woods. This is news to me. After living in the PNW, where produce abounds, fresh gardens line the stakes of every yard, and garden boxes are on every porch, the lack of produce here still baffles me. Walking into a market…
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So, if raw radishes have a little too much bite – too much pepper – and too much spice, it’s time to softly glaze the brilliant and bright little bulbs: Sweet Miso Glazed Radishes Slightly sautéing the spring and summer roots removes just a bit of the crunch, most all of the bite, and enhances…
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It’s not often that I have the honor of playing with another in the kitchen. It’s not often at all… What an honor it was to have the company of one of my dearest friends for this creation. …and so special to savor in the sensational, silky bites of these babies together once we…
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Yes, I’ve said it before. Pesto really is the BESTO! Pesto can be anything at all, which is why it’s so incredibly THE BEST. There’s really no rule that states the savory smear needs to be the basic basil, pine nut and parmesan deal. …..there’s no rule that states garlic and olive oil must be…
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In addition to my Quince Mint “event” earlier this week, my friend treated me to a little fresh fruit salad she had recently whipped up. She’s a kitchen star, that Anne. She is. Flavorful, fruity, and fantastic, of course. Oh, and it’s all a gorgeous hue of fuchsia. Fresh Fruit Salad 1 cup red grapes,…
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I hit my happy place this weekend. Creating for others. Serving others. Nourishing others. A sweet little friend of mine bought her first house recently and Saturday was moving day! No need to fuss with food on moving day. We’ve all been there. It’s exhausting. A warm meal in her belly is just what she…
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I am fully aware that summer squash, eggplant, and heirloom tomatoes are currently NOT in season. But, we do live in a world where literally just about everything is available any time of year. Why not take advantage of that ~ if just once in a while. Color is beauty. Beauty is enticing. An Oven…
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So you know that caramelly sweet deliciousness that drips forth and oozes from the lusciously sweet and tender sweet potatoes you’ve ground fond of baking this time of year? Yes, that amazingly thick, ooey, gooey juice that crusts its way on to the bottom of the oven, but also causes you to both lick your…
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