Have you ever foraged for or cooked fiddleheads?  They are the bright green coiled shoots from the Ostrich Fern ( Matteuccia struthiopteris).   Described by many as having a flavor somewhere between asparagus and artichokes, they have a sweet herbal flavor and a nice firm texture.  I have not foraged for them myself […]

It’s past May long weekend and that means gardening season is in full swing.  I’ve got many of my summer season seeds and starters in and am now picking lots of herbs (hello cilantro, parsley, mint and a small bit of volunteer dill!) in addition […]

May long weekend is almost here and I can’t wait to spend some time relaxing.  Part of relaxing for me is checking out of the daily grind and enjoying time with family and friends with good food and wine. It’s been a very busy week […]

The Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Spring Veggies I am no pro. In fact my garden has been created 100% by trial and error and anything that remains, is there because it is easy!  3 of my 5 top choices below are perennial and appear early in […]

Rhubarb is just coming into season here on the West Coast and should be here for a while.  Snap a piece off, dip it in sugar and remember being a kid again! I say snap because it should be pulled off the plant to try […]

Happy Friday everyone! Today I’m posting a recipe I’ve been making so often lately, Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad with Asparagus and Arugula.  It’s fresh, fast, healthy and high in protein and the dressing is a total umami bomb with anchovy, capers and dijon.  It’s easy […]