Mulled wine, glögg, wassail, glühwein, vin chaud, kuhano vino – all variations on essentially one ubiquitous winter beverage: a pleasantly warm, deliciously spiced, alcoholic punch. While one mulled recipe inevitable varies from another, all share one powerful commonality: warmth, a heady aroma and a robust flavor. A mulled wine recipe may seem an unlikely [...]
In Season Now: Fennel
February 21, 2009 By 4 Comments
Celery Root, Potato & Fennel Casserole with Walnut-encrusted Cod
February 17, 2009 By 2 Comments
An easy-to-make and nourishing winter casserole, this dish takes advantage of winter vegetables like fennel, potato and celery root. Fennel is rich in vitamin C, folate, dietary fiber and trace minerals like copper and molybdenum while celery root is an excellent source of vitamin K. This dish is best served with an herbed cream [...]
One Local Summer: Week 8
July 26, 2008 By 3 Comments
We enjoyed this meal directly after last Sunday’s market. I’d taken the day off. Between working full-time and mothering our toddler, I don’t have the energy to be at market any more and I think my presence (particularly with said toddler in tow) was more of a burden than a help to my [...]
Braised Fennel with Basil
July 26, 2008 By 2 Comments
I love fennel, but I generally hate anise. Go figure. Fennel is, traditionally, a folk remedy for gastric woes, colic and upset stomaches. This recipe is one of my favorites, though fennel’s season is so short in this area that I miss preparing it during much of the year. To make braised fennel with [...]
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