A huge part of the allure of pungent, earthy, and exotic ramps, is that their season and availability is so fleeting. With only about a month to harvest until their flavor becomes too strong, the annual pilgrimages into the muddy woods for chefs and epicurians has commenced (or early-bird trips to the farmer’s markets for… Continue reading Ramp Compound Butter
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Homemade Ginger Soda Syrup
Perhaps because of the few (very few) days of slightly decent weather we’ve had lately, my attention has recently shifted from hot teas and afternoon hot mochas to cold, effervescent beverages. We are not big soda drinkers in our house, almost none at all, for all of the obvious reasons (high fructose corn syrup, chemicals,… Continue reading Homemade Ginger Soda Syrup
Technique Tuesday: How to Supreme Citrus
As committed to a locavore diet as I am, for sanity’s sake, a little citrus is a welcome addition at this seemingly endless point in the winter season. Lemons, oranges, limes, tangerines and just recently, blood oranges, have made their way into salads, dressings, marinades and desserts, and brought some desperately needed sunshine to my… Continue reading Technique Tuesday: How to Supreme Citrus
Wild Turkey
Nothing like a little wild turkey to follow a blizzard. This was the scene out my bedroom window this morning. The sheep were highly amused. Speaking of Wild Turkey, I definitely plan on warming up at the end of this long snow day with this recipe for a Hot Toddy, posted this morning by Edible… Continue reading Wild Turkey