By last week’s apple season post, you might have been able to guess the Ingredient of the Month. There’s a reason why apples have been a staple in our diets for hundreds and hundreds of years. And I love how farmers and apple enthusiasts are doing all they can to keep the heirloom varieties alive. […]
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6 Recipes for Apple Season
It’s heeeereeee! Apple season! And yes, if you were here with me in real life, I would be acting just as excited as I sound. Apples are absolutely one of my favorite foods. They might be the perfect food: filling, sweet, tart, crunchy and local (if you’re lucky). There are so many wonderful varieties of apples, but […]
Ingredient of the Month: Summer Squash
Squish. Squash. That yellow stuff that is grown before pumpkin season. Whatever you call it, you should be calling it delicious. I feel like summer squash often gets overlooked. Like its buddy okra, it has the tendency to be overcooked and slimy. Also, because it’s so abundant in the summer, it’s possible to get sick […]
Ingredient of the Month: Okra
You may have heard it called slimy or weird or “only good when fried.” But, today I’m here to give this little green, tasty Ingredient of the Month it’s day in the sun. Although okra is tasty fried, there are so many other ways to enjoy it (grilled, sauteed, roasted, stewed). It’s the season for […]
Ingredient of the Month: Napa Cabbage
One of the best things that you can do to improve your culinary prowess is to go to the grocery store (or farmers market) and buy produce that you’ve never tried before. Then, give it a go or try it in a new recipe. And boom! You’ll be so proud of how you tried something […]