Everybody knows latkes are made out of potatoes. Heck, the Wikipedia page even redirects to “potato pancakes” – and if Wikipedia says it, it’s most certainly true. But consider this: Jews have been celebrating Hanukkah since the Maccabees successfully took back and rededicated the temple in the second century BCE, yet potatoes did not become […]
2 comments | Columbus, Deep Fried, History, Judaism, Maccabees, Olive Oil, Turnips
After biking to the Midtown Farmers’ Market in the dead of winter last week, I am happy to report that winter seems to be over in Minnesota and we’ve jumped back into fall. With a sunny blue sky and temperatures that require only a light jacket provided you keep moving, this was one of those […]
3 comments | Brussels Sprouts, Cottage Bacon, Fall, Kale, Onions, Potatoes, Turnips
Another weekend at the Midtown Farmers’ Market brought an impressive, but dwindling, bounty of vegetables. The late summer fruits – bell peppers and tomatoes – are clinging on to life even as the impending frost threatens to cut them off without warning. Their bright reds, oranges and yellows are starting to be crowded out by the […]
1 comment | Bell Peppers, Brassicae, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Fall, Green Beans, Onions, Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips
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