I always know it it spring when rhubarb recipes start popping up all over the internet. I know several people who have rhubarb plants, and for several weeks now, they have been enjoying the bounty. Luckily, even if you don’t have rhubarb in your garden, this time of year it is easy to find it in the markets.
Here’s the step by step instructions on how to sugar edible flowers. It is surprisingly easy and give you a lovely result.
Again, be sure you are sugaring flowers that actually are edible – see post with a link to the lists of edible and poisonous flowers here. If you do use inedible flowers, just be sure to tell those eating the desserts that they shouldn’t eat the flowers, as pretty as they are. Also be sure that the flowers you use haven’t been treated with any pesticides, fungicides or other harmful chemicals. In this case, organic is the only way to go. Continue reading “how to: sugar edible flowers” »
produce fron Jacob’s Cove CSA 2011
It’s the time of year where many people start looking forward to the start of weekly farmer’s markets once more, as well as deliveries from local farms where they have purchased a CSA share of food. Not sure what a CSA is? Or what “share” means? Today’s post is all about what CSA’s are, and how to find one. Continue reading “how to: find a CSA” »
I can never enough fruit smoothies. This one is especially creamy and sweet, a little mango, a little tangelo, and a lot of health benefits. With a boost of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, flavonoids like beta-carotene and alpha carotene, Iron and Vitamin B6 (all contained in the three main fruits in this smoothie), you’re sure to have a great day when you start it with this creamy treat.
You can even add a handful of spinach, kale or wheatgrass to change the color and give it an even greater boost of health.
Keep reading for the recipe. Continue reading “recipe: mango tangelo smoothie” »
Snap peas are also known as sugar snap peas, probably because of their wonderfully sweet flavor. They are a spring vegetable, so they are right in season right now, so their flavor will be at their peek!
Snap peas are high in fiber, minerals, and vitamin C. They great with their edible pods, and can be enjoyed raw by the handful, or also very tasty cooked like in the recipe below.
Continue reading “recipe: snap peas with pine nuts and shallots” »
Did you know that asparagus is in season?
Asparagus is a spring vegetable that originated in Most of Europe, Northern African, and Western Asia. It is also a flowering perennial, that comes back year after year. And, did you know that it is a member of the Lily family?
I had no idea! My absolute favorite recipe with asparagus is this amazing Lemony risotto with asparagus, be sure to give it a try!
Read more after the jump for some fun facts about one of my families favorite vegetables!
Spring is salad season. Though I wish I had a small greenhouse or some other way to have crisp greens through the winter, I wait until the early spring to plant baby lettuces to enjoy. Lettuces are a cool weather crop, and after eating so many heavy and warm meals through the winter I am grateful for the light clean flavors of spring greens.
I think what makes a salad great is a good vinaigrette. Sure you can buy a vinaigrette at the store but when you make your own you know exactly what is in it, and can use the freshest and best ingredients. Get to know the basics of a vinaigrette and start making your own at home today. Continue reading “how to: make a vinaigrette” »
Many times maple syrup is related to fall flavors, but it’s peak harvest is actually in the spring. Sugaring season is in full swing, the perfect time to visit a sugar house. Though pure maple syrup is only harvested in the spring, gratefully it is available year round. Continue reading “in season: maple syrup” »
This salad is easily thrown together last minute when you need something fresh, and I love the crunch from the raw broccoli, almonds, and red onion. I like to use fish sauce in the dressing, but you can easily opt it out for soy sauce or nama shoyu.
Happy Spring! Well, almost.
Continue reading “recipe: raw broccoli salad with sesame orange sauce” »
One of my very favorite fruits is in season right now. Kiwis can usually be found year round, but you will definitely notice a difference if you buy them while they are in season.
