I am still waiting for the bounty of spring vegetables to arrive. It’s almost here, but has not fully taken over, and it’s a few more weeks to the opening of the Farmer’s Market. So in the meantime, my need for something green leads me back to my favorite way of preparing that old standby, frozen peas. Fresh mint, crispy, salty pancetta and creamy crème fraiche make … [Read more...] about Peas with Pancetta, Mint and Crème Fraiche
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Foldin’ Money Cabbage
So we’ve discussed that Black-Eyed Peas are good luck on New Year’s Day, representing any number of things. Greens are said to bring prosperity in the New Year, largely because they represent foldin’ money. Many people choose to cook up a mess of collards or turnip greens, but I choose cabbage, for what represents a stack of good green money more than cabbage. … [Read more...] about Foldin’ Money Cabbage
Oven Vegetable Soup
First off, let me say that this is not my recipe – I don’t think. I read about this, or someone told me about it, I don’t know. But it has stuck in my mind for years. It’s one of those easy ones that you memorize without really meaning to, and then remember when you are wandering aimlessly through the grocery store or farmer’s market wondering what to buy. This recipe is … [Read more...] about Oven Vegetable Soup
Better Than a Flu Shot Chicken Soup
Well, it seems that flu season has well and truly descended. Everyday I hear of yet another friend picking up kids early from school, then the rest of the house comes down with the yuck. And I watch the news. I am considering buying stock in the hand-sanitizer companies. So with that in mind, what better action to take than to cook up your own batch of cure-all. Really, … [Read more...] about Better Than a Flu Shot Chicken Soup
