I was thrilled to find Nanking cherries (Prunus tomentosa) in one of my neighborhood alleys last week. It wasn’t a huge harvest, but the color and flavor of the fruit was fantastic, and I thought the best way to preserve both of those things would be with a Nanking cherry sorbet. I almost went for ice cream, but thought sorbet…
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Since moving to the Rockies, I’ve heard lots of people talk about Nanking cherries. They’re a very cold hardy fruit, which makes them an excellent choice for people gardening in Zones 7 and colder, but since my teeny yard is just about full, I hadn’t thought about planting one. I may need to reconsider!
Crème de violette is a classic cocktail ingredient with a floral perfume and a deep purple hue. It’s a lovely liqueur, but I’m obsessed with the lilac, and not just because it’s the state flower of New Hampshire (where I was born and raised!). Inspired by Hunger & Thirst’s recipe for crème de violette, I’ve come up with a lilac…
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It’s funny how little time it takes to fall in love with a place. We have only had our cabin since September, but every time we drive up Highway 63 I marvel at the landscape. It’s fierce and beautiful and intimidating and inviting and I want to know every inch of it. But first there was the knee surgery, then…
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I admit it, I’m feeling a little cocky. After a long winter with very few fresh veg, spring greens are popping up all over, and these fritters bring just what I need and want to the table: fresh, healthy vegetables in a rich base of puréed evening primrose root. Each bite made me smile. Some foragers say that evening primrose…
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