Chorispora tenella is commonly called musk mustard, blue mustard, purple mustard, and cross flower (after the cross formed by its four, pale purple petals). I like the name musk mustard, because the foliage has an earthy, musky flavor, which my pal Butter Wilde describes as mushroomy. I agree: the taste is a combination of mushrooms and horseradish. It’s also a tender,…
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All About Juniper Berries: a Very Tasty Spice
If you’ve ever tasted gin, you know what juniper berries taste like. The flavor is sometimes described as citrusy and evergreen, sometimes as reminiscent of rosemary. Juniper fruit has both bitter and sweet overtones. It’s complex, and useful for flavoring much more than gin.
How to Make Your Perfect Foraged Dry Rub
Have you ever asked yourself, “What does HERE taste like?” Foraging for local herbs and spices lets you add unique flavors to all sorts of dishes; combine your favorites in an easy foraged dry rub.
Crabapple Ice Cream Recipe
I’m not sure why apple ice cream isn’t a thing. But it isn’t, is it? I mean, have you ever seen it for sale? So if apple ice cream isn’t a thing, crabapple ice cream must seem like a real stretch. And yet, the tart fruit blends wonderfully with rich, sweet, cream. The flavor is unique and unbuyable. It should…
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Crabapple Syrup Recipe
I make quarts of crabapple syrup every fall so I can use it year round. It’s a great flavor for cocktails, and also makes a tasty sorbet or seasonal ice cream. And it comforts me to know it’s there. In my pantry. At my disposal. I’ll never be alone as long as I have crabapple syrup.