Alaska has been having a cold snap.
I imagine many of you thinking, “So what else is new?” Even though Alaskans expect and are used to cold weather, the last couple weeks really have been colder than usual. To see what cold weather looks like, check out Marc Lester’s lovely photo-essay ...
The dandelions are coming! The dandelions are coming!
Actually, the first dandelions of the season have arrived. They’re still few and far between, but I found enough to make a salad.
Dandelions are at their best in early spring, when their flavor is sweet and mild. As flower buds develop and blossom, ...
Friday felt like the first true day of spring. The sun was shining, and I could almost feel trees and plants waking from their winter slumber.
Oh sure, there’s still snow on the ground, trees are bare, and temperatures are still in the low 30s at night. But days are gloriously ...
Treviso Radicchio and Knife (Click entry)
Radicchio drizzled with olive oil and grilled has lots of flavor and takes very little work. Grilling tames radicchio’s natural bitterness, and changes it into an ingredient that enhances everything with which it is paired.
The outer leaves of grilled radicchio are ...
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