I love Mark Bittman. In a respectful, platonic way, of course. Because like me, Mr. Bittman believes in letting the…
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Rose Hip Soup Recipe (the Swedes call it Nyponsoppa)
Americans don’t eat a lot of dessert soups, but a smooth fruit soup makes an elegant ending to a special…
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How to Make Your Own Foraged Spice Cabinet
When it’s time for me to cook or bake something really special, I look through my foraged spice cabinet. I…
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Verjuice: How to Make A Local Lemon Juice Substitute
What would we do without lemon juice? It’s an essential ingredient in both cooking and mixology, two of my favorite…
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Pickled Daylily Bud Recipe
As I type this, I’m looking out at the daylilies in my garden. These aren’t hybrids or cultivars, but the…
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Edible Flowers that are Truly Worth It!
I will never waste your time with garnish. Yes, garnish is pretty, but if it doesn’t contribute something more, like…
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