Summer
I blinked and the summer was gone. Maybe not literally, but it feels that way. We can feel the days shortening, and even if it’s still unfortunately hot and muggy outside, autumnal produce is starting to seep into the grocery aisles. Here’s what is in season this month in the Mid-Atlantic region: Continue reading “Hey, Guess What? It’s September.”
Ah, the passage of time. It seems like just yesterday I was craving a good Caprese salad, and now here I am with more tomatoes than I know what to do with. It’s a great time to get to making and freezing pasta sauce- you will thank yourself come October! Here’s what is in season this month in the Mid-Atlantic region:
Continue reading “Hey, Guess What? It’s August.”
It is officially July and there is not shortage of produce in season in North America. Here’s what may be dotting the grocery store aisles in the Mid-Atlantic region: Continue reading “Welcome to July”
The transition from spring to summer highlights the best of both seasons. If we’re lucky, the nights are still cool and comfortable but the fireflies and crickets become constant companions. The showers give way to sunny days as we climb ever closer to the summer solstice. Shall we celebrate this enchanting point in the year with a good meal?
Sometimes, a light dinner is in order. You need something crunchy, savory, but bright, that requires as little “cooking” as possible. This recipe for lemon-herb sardine salad fits the bill; an excellent combination of flavors, with capers, lemon zest, and dijon mustard gives this salad a very French flair.
In case you weren’t aware, it is Labor Day weekend, prime time for cook-outs and celebrating the last days of summertime fun (sorry if that’s a depressing thought). For a lot of kids, this means heading back to school; for a lot of adults, this means it’s time for some pumpkin beer. If you’re hosting a huge gathering this weekend or just spending some time in the company of friends or family, I have some suggestions for your Labor Day Feast!
The summer solstice has come and gone, but I know you’re still looking for a way to retain a sense of this sweet season’s bounty, Lillith. May I recommend Dogfish Head’s Limited Release Bière de Provence? While it’s flavor profile may seem complex, riddled with too many summer herbs and floral notes, the results are undeniably refreshing. Continue reading “Dogfish Head’s Bier de Provance”