Fennel in any form is uncommon to many. Fennel the vegetable is a white bulb with green fronds (both edible, by the way). Then there’s fennel seeds, which are used alone or in spice blends. So maybe you’re familiar with those, but have you used fennel pollen (also called fennel flowers or fennel blossoms)? And… Continue reading “The Week of Fennel Pollen, Flowers, and Fronds: September 12-16”
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End of Summer Recipes for the Love of Fresh Tomatoes and Berries: September 6-9
The final days of summer are approaching. Now is the time for those end of summer recipes you’ve been wanting to make. While not my favorite season (blasphemy!), I do love fresh berries for breakfast. Both shelling and snap beans are always a treat. Perhaps best of all, you can’t go wrong with fresh tomatoes… Continue reading “End of Summer Recipes for the Love of Fresh Tomatoes and Berries: September 6-9”
Bacon and Eggs… and Kale? Plus Summer Only Dinners: August 29-September 2
If you’re only here for the bacon, please skip down immediately to Friday. Otherwise read on for eggs, kale and lots of late summer deliciousness. Monday I covered Monday’s meals in two separate posts: hot cereal and pasta. My lunch salad was the cabbage and chickpeas I couldn’t fit into last Friday’s casserole. Tuesday On… Continue reading “Bacon and Eggs… and Kale? Plus Summer Only Dinners: August 29-September 2”
Fresh Fruit and Reliance on Leftovers: August 22-26
This week I talk about (and eat!) a lot of seasonal fresh fruit. It’s August, after all. Also, read on for more fun with leftover food. Monday I devoted my first blog post to my Monday meals, but will add a note about lunch. As tempting as it is to eat weekend leftovers for dinner… Continue reading “Fresh Fruit and Reliance on Leftovers: August 22-26”