Renee, a sucker for a greenmarket’s stone fruits, found clever ways of dealing with the age-old problem: What do you do with underripe ones—especially peaches?
Recipe Poetry or Practicality?
Jun 25, 2010 by
Once again on opposite sides of an issue, Renee and David sound off on what makes for a successfully written recipe: artful language or practicality?
I Don’t Know Why I Love Lisbon
Jun 21, 2010 by
Author Philip Graham, a dyed-in-the-wool lusophile, writes about his love of Lisbon, Portugal, eating sardines with his son, and watching futebol.
Timeless Sardines
Jun 21, 2010 by
A far cry from their tinned cousins, European sardines are at their plumpest perfection in June. Writer Mary Ann Castronovo Fusco explains it all for you.
Nasturtiums
Jun 11, 2010 by
Renee writes about the allure of fleurs and her undying passion for nasturtiums, one of the greenmarket’s most colorful edible flowers.
U.S. Helps in Locating U.K. WWII Celebration Cake
May 31, 2010 by
Victory cakes, also known as celebration cakes, were popular after World War II and were centerpieces of U.S. and U.K. parties. Gary Allen reports.
Big Cooks Don’t Cry
May 17, 2010 by
Writer Fran Brennan, who has cried onion tears for years, found refuge and revenge in a pair of spiffy goggles given to her by a friend.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
May 12, 2010 by
Shauna James Ahern, aka Gluten-Free Girl, divulges her decadent take on a childhood classic. You won’t miss the gluten. Trust us.
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Pea Shoots
May 12, 2010 by
An ardent pea shoot aficionado divulges her favorite bling come spring–a simple, sprightly salad that flaunts the sweeter side of these cute, curly shoots.
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Mother’s Day Quiche
May 04, 2010 by
For Mother’s Day, make mom this rich, creamy quiche, filled with bacon, morel mushrooms, and cheese. She’ll love it—especially when you do the dishes.
All Hail the Mighty Egg
Apr 26, 2010 by
Perfectly cooked sunnyside-up eggs are a passion for many people. Here we get plenty of serving suggestions from chefs, cooks, and cookbook authors.
Uniform Dread
Apr 22, 2010 by
Writer Lisa Abend recounts hers feelings of alienation and embarrassment when she was a girl scout. A refuge, though: her beloved Samoas.
Earth Day | Conscious Cuisine
Apr 22, 2010 by
Nine books, all geared to get you thinking about how to eat and live more consciously, is a great way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Earth Day.
Mother Earth’s Interpreter
Apr 20, 2010 by
Alice Waters, an icon of all things sustainable, local, and seasonal, chats with our own Renee Schettler Rossi about her new book, In The Green Kitchen.
April in Paris
Apr 19, 2010 by
Living the dream we all secretly wish to live, writer Elizabeth Bard moves to Paris and finds more than just the makings for dinner at the local market.
Ramps
Apr 14, 2010 by
It wasn’t until a chef shared her ramps recipe that this longtime greenmarket goer started feeling the garlicky, leek-y love. And oh, how!
Our Ten Most Popular Recipes of 2010—So Far
Apr 14, 2010 by
The ten most popular recipes of 2010 so far includes some of our sweetest treats, including red velvet cake, chocolate chip cookies, and black bottoms.
The Green Fairy Flies High
Apr 12, 2010 by
Absinthe, also known as the green fairy due to its hallucinogenic properties, is basking in the glow of a revival of interest among discerning drinkers.
Pho | Vietnamese Comfort Food
Apr 08, 2010 by
Writer and cookbook author Mai Pham reminiscences about her childhood in Vietnam and one of its beloved comfort foods, pho, or beef noodle soup.
A Glutton for Gluten
Apr 05, 2010 by
What happens when food writer Jess Thomson is faced with a future without gluten? A weekend of unbridled break-up sex.