Farming runs in Katie Kraemer and David Pitre’s blood. Katie’s father was a citrus farmer in California, and she says now, “I used to be so proud to write ‘farmer’ for my parents’ occupation when I had to fill out Read on!
I was going to make panzanella, and I wanted plump, voluptuous, vine-ripe tomatoes, warm from the sun, with winey juices and the sweet-tart flavors that only good soil, careful tending and hours of sunlight can create. Unfortunately, in the summer Read on!
By Elizabeth Winslow “Change the station!” When my children are in the car, starving to death after school, the radio can be torture . . . “three all-beef patties sizzling on a fresh-baked, cheese and bacon-stuffed bun . . . Read on!
1 onion, diced small 4 cloves garlic, minced olive oil 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes 2 large handfuls greens (spinach, mustard, collard, etc) 4 farm eggs grated parmesan cheese grilled foccacia or ciabatta (optional–also delicious atop grilled squash) In Read on!
1/4 cup medium-grind bulgur wheat (can substitute grated squash) 1 pound ground lamb 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint Salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, more Read on!
1/2 small pumpkin or 1 butternut squash, halved and seeded 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2/3 cup long-grain white rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 cups whole milk 8 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla Read on!
1 fresh lemongrass stalk, root end trimmed and 1 or 2 outer layers discarded 1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 3/4 lb pumpkin, kabocha or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch Read on!
One of my favorite cooking philosophies comes from Judy Rogers, chef and owner of San Francisco’s Zuni Cafe. Anytime you come up with a recipe, or an idea or technique in the kitchen, she says, stop and think, “Wait. How Read on!
4-6 bell peppers or sweet Italian peppers 1 pound ground Bison olive oil, salt & pepper 1 small onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small summer squash, grated ½ c chopped tomato ½ c. red or white wine 2 Read on!