Archive for the ‘vegetables’ Category

braised brussels sprouts

published last year, mid-December

I don’t know about you but I absolutely love brussels sprouts. In years past, I never truly appreciated them until I had the opportunity to eat freshly picked local sprouts. Because they are most often grown in warmer climates and shipped across the country, they consistently  taste bland. They are most tender and sweet after a hard frost (i.e., grown in climates with seasonal [...]

slow roasted yellow carrots

published last year, mid-August

I picked up these carrots at the market this morning. One word: unreal. They are so tender and delicious. I wish I had bought more. The recipe may sound really basic - and it is. It is summer at its best. Easy, fast and delicious. I would caution the use of olive oil at a temperature above 325 degrees. [...]