Green Gazpacho It’s kind of a family joke. My grandma, who was an otherwise decent cook, would indoctrinate new members of the family by serving them cold fruit soup. No one is quite sure where she got the idea to offer these unusual concoctions, but I… Continue reading…
ramp redemption
Ricotta Toast with Ramps and Poached Egg One of my favorite ways to cook is to let seasonal produce inspire me. Spring brings asparagus and artichokes, peas and rhubarb, and ramps, the most elusive ingredient of all. Because this season’s most prized possession has a… Continue reading…
guilty pleasure
Nutella Banana Bread Not sure how I first got the idea to eat frosting out of the can. But I do remember this: the summer I was 13, I was hired as a part-time babysitter for my neighbors. I loved playing… Continue reading…
ethereal endive
It’s always fascinating to see how a little heat can transform an ingredient. Take endive, for example. Eaten raw as we usually do, it’s a favorite component in many a salad, adding a crisp, bitter bite to the mix. But… Continue reading…
breakfast before bed
Breakfast is probably my favorite meal of the day–I adore the quiet ritual of it. Maybe because I’ve fasted all night or maybe because I’m ravenous after my morning power walk, I find that chow to be deeply gratifying. And I’m… Continue reading…