Down & Dirty Articles
Morels: Perhaps Not Mushrooms, But Still Fungi
Mr. Morel might not really be a mushroom, but he's still a fun guy! (Sorry. We couldn't resist.) Learn how to store your morels, whether or not it's okay to wash them, and how to enjoy them all week long.
Read More »Baby Purple Artichokes: Small Size, Big Heart
Baby artichokes aren't really babies -- but they are easy to prep and work into meals from now till next week.
Read More »Fiddlehead Fern: A Controversial Coil
Get aquainted with fiddlehead ferns -- learn what to look for, how to prep them, and get ideas for safely enjoying them in meals all week long.
Read More »Arugula Flowers: Your Salad Just Got Better Looking
Get to know arugula flowers, an edible flower with a peppery bite, perfect for adorning all of your spring dishes.
Read More »Green Garlic: The Adolescent Allium
Sometimes it’s okay to be immature. In the case of green garlic, it’s more than okay -- it’s a highlight of spring.
Read More »Jerusalem Artichokes: Nothing About This Name is Right
Get to know the confusingly named Jerusalem artichoke. We've got ideas for working them into meals all week long, and tips to help you avoid their, um, potential side-effects.
Read More »Pea Shoots: The Taste of Spring
Get ideas for maximizing pea shoots’ short season with a week’s worth of meals, and learn how to extend it by growing your own.
Read More »Mizuna: The Punk Rock Poser
We’re talking about another cool-weather-loving brassica while we wait for spring’s bounty. Get the true story on this feisty looking green, plus ideas for a week’s worth of mizuna-filled meals.
Read More »Tatsoi is the New Spinach (Haven't You Heard?)
Every week we get Down & Dirty, in which we break down our favorite unique seasonal fruits, vegetables, and more.
Today is all about our new favorite green. Learn what to look for at the market, and how to work it into meals from now till next week.
Read More »Broccoli Rabe: Bitterly Delicious
Every week we get Down & Dirty, in which we break down our favorite unique seasonal fruits, vegetables, and more.
1. Yellow leaves or flowers? Take a pass in favor of better, greener options.
2. Does the thought of eating broccoli rabe leave you with a bitter taste in your mouth? We have ways to help.
3. Trim here and get cooking. Get ideas for every day of the week!
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