The Hills Market has a fantastic little pop-up happening on the Veranda, home to so many good events as it is. Little Eatery is occupying the space on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the summer from 11am to 2 pm and creating fresh, locally-sourced salads. Its chef, Cara Mangini, honed her craft on both coasts: in… Read More New in Town | Little Eatery
I’ll admit it: I am already greedily longing for spring and summer, despite the blissfully mild central Ohio winter we have had. Forgive me. I grew up in Texas. And I’m almost certain tomatoes are already in season. OK, that’s being dramatic. But this daikon slaw somehow reminds me of summer. And grilling outdoors. And… Read More Put It On (Just About) Anything | Daikon Radish Slaw
Beets make me happy. I know. But I love their color and their dense, earthy flavor, greatly enhanced by slow roasting them whole for what almost feels like too long. I make sure to buy them whole, with their greens attached. Because beet greens are delicious. I’ll show you an old family recipe for that… Read More Why You Always Buy Beets with the Greens | Beetroot and Blood Orange Salad
I was recently forwarded this Nigel Slater article that really drives home the importance of doing some big cooking on the weekend (such as this roast pork shoulder in the article) so that you have enough for several meals that require minimal prep for the rest of the week. I love cooking in this way. … Read More Best Topping for Tacos | Cactus with Prickly Pear Vinaigrette
I adore the big pots of mesclun that have been moved to the shadier spots in my backyard now summer is in full swing. A few snips and I have the base for a fabulous summer lunch. There’s no real dressing to make, just assembling a couple of ingredients, including a few slices of Serrano… Read More Summer Salad | Pickled Cherries and Serrano Ham
This past weekend, Cherub and I, along with some Slow Food Columbus members and friends descended upon Schacht Farm Market for the last weekend of you-pick strawberries. I left with ten pounds. Ten pounds. I knew there would be jam, cobblers and desserts in store, but I wanted some for lunch. And it wasn’t like… Read More Strawberry Week | Panzanella Salad
This started with my current obsession, which is oddly and plainly, roasting potatoes. From which rose a lovely collection of small plates that we passed and shared over a couple of glasses of wine. Well, Cherub didn’t have any wine. It was all easily pulled together a Monday night on a long weekend, Memorial Day… Read More Holiday Weekend | Greek Mezedes
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