A friend came for dinner last night, and I was finally able to use some of our homegrown zucchini–flavorful babies the size of my little finger as well… Read More »
Vegan Is Not Enough!
Zucchini blossoms in our garden, opening to the morning sun. I’m thoroughly enjoying this plant-based diet I’ve been on for the last couple of years. I’ve extolled the… Read More »
Fresh Ginger
Used as a medicine in China for roughly 6000 years, ginger is a delicious and versatile spice, lending itself to enhancing a wide range of cuisines. It’s been… Read More »
Fresh Figs
There is something about a fresh fig that sets it apart from all other fruits. There’s that elegant teardrop shape, for starters. And its alluring color patterns, the… Read More »
Seaweed Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms
On a hot summer evening, any salad is a welcome treat. A Japanese-style seaweed salad is particularly refreshing, with a calming balance of salt and acidity, no added… Read More »
Supertonic Miso Soup
“Crab” mushrooms and fresh ginseng root Now that my lovely wife is officially a cancer survivor, we’re shoring up her recovery (and keeping other maladies at bay) with… Read More »
