Finally, the asparagus has arrived! A springtime favorite, asparagus graces us with its presence for a quick two months so we’ve got to get it while the gettin’s good. Everyone is familiar with it, but some of us may be cooking it not quite right. Did you know asparagus can be eaten raw? It’s great! Some tips for cooking up … Read More
Kitchen Massages Are All the Rage!
Spring brings forth super healthy dark leafy greens, and the standard go-to preparation methods are to braise, stir-fry, or steam them. Cooking the greens mellows out the greens’ bitterness or spiciness. We would like to offer up another option—massage. So here is what you do: take your mustard greens, kale, collards, or broccoli rabe and crush and massage the leaves. Pretend you are a … Read More
Greens Means It’s Spring!
Springtime is an incredibly cool food season. Firstly, because there’s finally green stuff (woo-woo!), but also because that green stuff grows in some interesting places– such as RAMPS! These are wild leeks that you have to hunt for in the woods. Because they’re such a coveted ingredient, foragers keep their looking places a secret! Pretty intense. Always be sure to wash … Read More