How do you know when something is safe to eat? When we shop in grocery stores, we rely on government regulations to keep us safe, but there are times when we disagree with decisions made by large institutions. To put things in perspective, do you drink raw milk? It’s banned in 22 states. And the USDA considers cheeses and yogurt…
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Matteuccia Species, the Most Delicious Fiddlehead Ferns
All fern fronds emerge from the ground tightly coiled, looking like the scroll on the top of the violin. (Hence the name fiddlehead.) But while all ferns begin as fiddleheads, not all fiddlehead ferns are equally tasty. The young foliage of ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris and Matteuccia pennsylvanica) is generally considered to be one of the most delicious ferns around,…
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Baked Sunchoke Chips: Recipe
There are times when nothing but a salty snack will do. Sure, you could buy a bag of Doritos, but wouldn’t it be better (healthier, more fun, less expensive) to make your own snack chips out of a foraged tuber? Of course it would. And you’ll be surprised by how easy they are to make.
Meyer Lemon Mousse Recipe
Meyer Lemon Mousse is a superb dessert. “Why?” you ask. Because it’s everything you could want in a dessert. Its flavor and texture are sensuously satisfying. It’s both sweet and tart. It’s creamy and rich, yet light and fluffy. It’s easy to make, but looks like you slaved over it in the kitchen. Your dinner guests are sure to be…
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Silverberry Meringue Pie Recipe
I have a confession to make and I realize it may send some of you running, screaming from the room. Here goes: I don’t bake pie crusts from scratch. Oh sure, I could. I have. But I just don’t think it’s worth it.