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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Seasonal Snippet: All about Blueberries & How to Freeze ’em for Another Season

Seasonal Snippet:  All about Blueberries & How to Freeze ’em for Another Season

Blueberries are one the most prized gems of summertime, and they have their own little crowns to prove it. Don’t let their humble size fool you – they are loaded with powerful antioxidants and sweet juiciness. Here’s what you need to know about these revered little blue jewels that rule in breakfast ...



Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Seasonal Snippet & Minty Salmon Cuke Rolls

Seasonal Snippet & Minty Salmon Cuke Rolls

Katy Morris We're kicking off our warm weather Seasonal Snippets column with lots of minty inspiration and a gluten-free, low fat recipe for Mint Salmon Cucumber Rolls.  With mint's uplifting and invigorating scent and all-around culinary versatility, it is a seasonal shoe-in! While in ancient times, m...



Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Seasonal Snippet: Collards & Nutty Pate Wrap

Seasonal Snippet: Collards & Nutty Pate Wrap

Contributed by Katy Morris; Photos- Liz Rueven Collard greens are a staple in southern cuisine, but vegetarians and kosher keepers have generally steered clear of them since they have traditionally been paired with ingredients we don't eat. Luckily, these nutritious greens have made their way nationwide an...



Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Seasonal Snippet: Sunny Southern Blood Oranges

Seasonal Snippet: Sunny Southern Blood Oranges

Contributed by Katy Morris photos: Isabelle Cossart You don't have to wait until spring to enjoy some sunshine. The cream of the winter citrus crop is at its peak right now and we've fallen hard for blood oranges! Their bright citrus flavor makes them an ideal partner with roasted winter root vegetab...



Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Seasonal Snippet: Sweet Potatoes & Why We Love Them

Seasonal Snippet: Sweet Potatoes & Why We Love Them

Contributed by Katy Morris Whipped to creamy perfection and topped with toasted pecans? Roasted and sprinkled with a dash of cinnamon? Perhaps baked into a cupcake and generously frosted? There are so many ways to enjoy sweet potatoes; it’s hard to choose just one. And given we are in the throes of Th...



Wednesday, June 25, 2014

White Bean and Garlic Scapes Spread

White Bean and Garlic Scapes Spread

I like to throw a couple of cloves of raw garlic into my homemade hummus but when I spotted these curly green beauties I figured garlic scapes might be even better. They are milder and more nuanced than garlic . And their bright grassy color and flavor tinges this twist white bean spread (aka hummus) just en...



Monday, May 5, 2014

Seasonal Snippet: Remarkable Rhubarb

Seasonal Snippet: Remarkable Rhubarb

Katy Morris Fruit or Veggie? When considering rhubarb most of us think of it a fruit. After all, we generally enjoy rhubarb in sweet dishes like pies, tarts, and cobblers.  Low and behold, rhubarb is indeed a vegetable – right there with celery, fennel, and asparagus. And it's time to welcome it as o...



Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Seasonal Snippet: Asparagus

Seasonal Snippet: Asparagus

Katy Morris April showers bring May flowers and asparagus! While local farmers are gearing up for their spring harvest, we found one veg that is in peak season now…Green Asparagus. Eaten raw, stir-fried, boiled, or steamed, as a side, in salads or soups, this versatile, tender veggie of the Lily Famil...



Monday, February 10, 2014

Seasonal Snippet: Diggin’ Rutabagas & Mid-Winter Tacos

Seasonal Snippet: Diggin’ Rutabagas & Mid-Winter Tacos

contributed by Katy Morris In the bitter cold of February here in the Northeast, we are shining the spotlight on a locally grown, versatile root vegetable, the rutabaga.  Ruta- What? Rutabagas, otherwise known as swedes, are members of the Brassica family. Although not brightly colored or calling ou...