Fennel, with its anise-tinged flavor, can be polarizing, but it’s one of my absolute favorite veggies because it is so darn adaptable. It’s great raw in a salad, contributes an […]
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My Dream Date: Rhubarb
Is rhubarb a dreamboat, or a dud? In my book, this spring vegetable is tops. You read that correctly: Rhubarbs are indeed a vegetable. They are the edible stalks of […]
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Myra makes market magic
Myra Gorman is one of those people who you might never see or meet at the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market, which begins a new season this Saturday. If you go […]
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Let me persuade you: Radishes rule
Radishes rule. Wait! Come back! I didn’t mean to alienate you. Are you a radish rejecter? I realize that not everyone is as big a fan of radishes as I […]
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Skip the turkey, start with dessert
Americans eat roughly 50 million pumpkin pies during the month of November, according to an August 2022 article at GoodHousekeeping.com.
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Give me all the alliums
They’re the essential building blocks of any dish, and spring markets are awash with them. The beauty of spring alliums — we’re talking green garlic, garlic chives, chives, baby leeks, […]
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Asparagus is springing up all over
Spring has finally sprung, and I just can’t wait to take advantage of all the tender, thin asparagus spears cropping up in the markets. Who could resist? But if you’re […]
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Hearty winter greens add fiber and flavor to your meals
Not much grows in cold climates during the winter, but hearty greens like cabbage, Brussels sprouts, rapini, collards, chard, bok choy and kale last longer than most. The introduction of […]
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Brighten up the season with citrus
The tart, sunny flavors of citrus are the cure to winter’s ills. Loaded with Vitamin C, these brightly hued fruits grow on trees and shrubs and flourish in warmer climes. […]