For someone who basically refused the meal as a teenager, as an adult breakfast has captured a special place in my heart. Part of the reason for this must be my discovery that breakfast needn’t involve sickly sweet grains swimming in milk – I prefer butter and salt to jam and honey on the breakfast […]
3 comments | Breakfast Sausage, Experiment, Fennel, Sage, Sausage
The light chill today was a reminder that fall – my favorite cooking season – is upon us. Fall brings many hearty possibilities ruled out by summer’s heat; suddenly it is possible, even desirable, to have the oven on for a few hours. Enter the braise–meat and vegetables stewed in rich liquid until tender. This […]
2 comments | Apples, Braise, Cabbage, Crab Apples, Fall, Fennel, Onions, Pork, Seasonal
After my surprise at seeing squash and brussels sprouts at the Midtown Farmers’ Market last week left me anxious about the coming of the end of the growing season in Minnesota, it was nice to notice this week that in spite of the appearance of these late-season vegetables the summer growing season remains in swing. […]
No comments | æbleskiver, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Fennel, Heirlooms, Potatoes, Scandinavian, summer, Summer Squash, Tomatillos, Tomatoes
I hate to toot my own horn, but I did an awesome job going through all my produce from the farmers’ market last week. Between pickling, trying new recipes, and actually eating all our leftovers, by the end of the week our fridge, even our vegetable drawer, was looking empty. We even had to go […]
5 comments | Basil, Canning, Cantaloupe, Chiles, Eggplant, Fennel, Garlic, Heirloom, Japan, Melon, Onions, Poblano, Potatoes, Salad Turnips, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini
4 Pizzas get made: Margherita, Fennel-
3 comments | Artichoke Hearts, Asiago, Basil, Crust, Fennel, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Fontina, Ham, Italian, Margherita, Mozzarella, Pizza, Sausage, Shiitake, Taleggio, Tomato Sauce, Toppings