Food is like life — it’s all about balance and simplicity. And although any dish has the potential to hit that sublime yin-yang-ness, salads are probably the easiest and most versatile showcase for a blending of flavors. Sweet? Salty? Sharp? Smooth? Those elements are probably already on your shelves and ready to go. All it [...]
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d write about hearts. Specifically, artichoke hearts. From a visual standpoint, no other vegetable is as intriguing and layered as a fresh artichoke–not even onions have more layers. Artichokes also possess an unusual, almost-sweet taste, one that hovers at the edge of your tongue and challenges you to [...]
Artichokes are wonderful vegetables–they have an exotic flair, they’re something of a delicacy, and their flavor is sweetly unique. They’re also rather time-consuming to prepare…although you’re sure to impress your dinner guests if you can expertly cut out their artichoke hearts. But here’s a way to serve artichokes that’s very simple: roast them. Serve on [...]
