The season is just getting started, and I’m already stumped for how to make something interesting with my weekly bounty. Ridiculous amounts of radishes and gobs of garlic scapes were taking up a ton of space in my refrigerator (which died and needed to be quickly replaced this week). I ended up making a version…
That’s the punchy current state slogan. The former was “Seize The Day Off” – so maybe the Maryland tourism board could use a little help, but you get the idea. This month, I’m encouraging you to explore Maryland. If you live within driving distance, you’ll be surprised at what an amazing and inexpensive adventure you…
When it comes to finding an inexpensive fish, there’s not always a lot of good options. Basa and tilapia tend to be widely available and cheap, but they can be almost entirely devoid of taste. Catfish, although reasonable, can be off-putting. Preparations generally are limited to frying or cajun-style to mask any dirt-like taste. For…
Blue cheese and bacon are two of my favorite ingredients. And great additions to any salad. Most are familiar with a lettuce wedge topped with bacon and blue cheese dressing. While that is usually delicious, you can get a little more creative. A variation of this frisee recipe may turn up as a main course…
The farmers’ markets are filled with the first signs of spring. Pungent ramps, tightly curled fiddlehead ferns and plump morel mushrooms should now be available. Having eagerly awaited something fresh besides kale all winter, these ingredients are greedily scooped up by all the greenmarket shoppers I know. Unfortunately, the prices reflect the short-growing season and…
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