The green market at Union Square is a case study in eggplant towards the middle and end of summer, and I love it. One of my favorites is Fairy Tale Eggplant. They are small to middle-sized and have a wonderful, fleshy inside with very few seeds. I usually buy them at Stokes Farm and simply cut them …
Foraging
Sunflower Greens
These are wonderfully nutty. They have an almost roasted quality rolled up in a green that is also juicy and refreshing. While I am no health nut, this is the kind of ingredient that is great tossed with some roasted potatoes, other greens or roasted sunchokes. It can fit in anywhere you might toss …
Cheeseburgers and Fries
I know that a foraging section is supposed to be filled with healthy and fresh ingredients that reflect the different seasons and the diverse array of foods we can enjoy. What’s wrong with admitting that I love to hunt down great burgers and fries in a city that’s filled with them? These are Shake …
Heirloom Tomatoes
I seriously want to meet the person who names all of the Heirloom tomatoes. Imagine that gig? Talk about fun…. I have often tried to find my “favorite” Heirloom tomato. The one that I wait for all season. While some have come close (Purple Cherokee, Brandywine), there is a roadblock that stands in …
Chives
I really think chives are underrated. They are a ubiquitous workhorse herb that doesn’t get enough credit. I love to mince them finely and sprinkle them wherever I want a hint of mild onion flavor: soups, salads, fish. I also love to cut them into small pieces and toss them with other greens that I …
