So here we are, right in the middle of winter. It’s cold and snowy in my neck of the woods, and the vegetables are starting to all meld together for me … potatoes, parsnips, squash …. but what a pleasant surprise to come across this very special ingredient! Meyer lemons,... Read More →
Maria Reina here coming to you with the story of ramps. Ramps: what on earth are they? Certainly not a mainstream ingredient, that’s for sure. My first introduction to ramps was in the kitchen of Tarry Lodge several years ago. One Spring day Andy Nusser returned from a morning of “foraging” with an armload of… Read More →
Good afternoon and happy Tuesday. I’m sorry I’ve been late in posting local links this week. It’s a lot to catch up when you’re away for a week. I had a nice week of cooking and eating while I was out, though. I’ll be posting some recipes later in the… Read More →
You always think about lemons and limes in cocktails during summer: margaritas, mojitos…. You know what I’m talkin’ about. But winter is when citrus is in season, and when you can find the best varieties. I was recently in Texas and Central Market in Austin had the most amazing selection… Read More →
