It’s that time again when the air is crisp and cool. The ground is moist and the rains are coming… we hope! Why do I wish for rain every fall? Because no sooner do our Northwest grounds moisten up that the heavily sought after wild mushrooms start to pop up. Fall is fast approaching and that means it’s mushroom time! I love foraging for my own fall fungi – Boletus edulis (king bolete, porcini, ceps, they have many names) Matsutake and Chanterelles!
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September is here, which means it’s back to school and the question is “what’s for lunch”? For your kids, that is! This school year, hold the bologna and PB & J and put a fun twist on the old favorites in their lunchbox. To make lunchtime unique for them and easy...
Whether it’s from the farmers market or a road-side stand, nothing says summer like corn on the cob to me. Personally, I love my corn with just a bit of seasoning - naked is okay too! - but a little smear of butter is the perfect complement to hot corn on the cob. You...
Infusing waters is a simple, yet very effective way of adding just a bit of flavor to water by adding in market-fresh ingredients. The flavor combinations are endless! Check out this article in the Times-Picayune for more information on how to infuse waters.
