It’s the season for…ASPARAGUS!
April 16th, 2009Asparagus is native to parts of Europe, northern Africa and eastern Asia. It grows wild in its native homes as well as in some parts of the United States and is widely cultivated as a vegetable. We eat the tender young shoots of the asparagus plant; left to mature it will grow tall with feathery, …
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Rosemary Aioli
March 28th, 2009
Aioli is essentially mayonnaise, a beautifully whipped blend of egg yolk and olive oil, flavored with a little salt and sometimes herbs or garlic. It makes a great dip for vegetables, as an ingredient in salad dressing or as a sauce for fish and other fine foods. Once you have a little practice aioli is …
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Celery Root Hash
March 24th, 2009
On Wednesday afternoons I cook and do childcare for a family in Oakland (they are all in this picture somewhere…and no, I didn’t make the cake). When I first arrive I investigate the contents of their weekly produce box for inspiration. Then I look in the fridge and pantry for supplementary items. To accommodate a …
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