Whether it’s in your front yard or on your plate, springtime is marked by the reemergence of green. Quite fittingly, Earth Day falls in April (this Monday, to be exact) -- a reminder for all of us to practice sustainability and take care of our environment. 

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.

We're putting our team's culinary survival skills to the test. Things are bound to get interesting. 

We're giving you essays about food, written by the Food52 community, to read over your morning coffee. Want to share your story? Send it to us at submissions@food52.com.

Kristin Rosenau of Pastry Affair introduces us to Candy Bar Friday with homemade Almond Joys, ready in just 30 minutes.

Help rhubarb achieve greatness with these seven recipes.

Find yourself waiting for others to arrive? Or for a reservation? Grab a glass -- we know what to pour. 

Sometimes, with lunch, you have to meet in the middle. And sometimes this means cucumber sandwiches. 

Gena introduces us to hummus' spunky big sister: a white bean dip laced with fresh herbs. 

Congratulations to em-i-lis, whose Caramelized Fennel, Leek, and Orange Salad won the contest for Your Best Fennel!