Hints Instead of boiling the potatoes (mashed potatoes) I steam them skin-on in the microwave, using a flexible rubber steamer made for microwaves, set in a covered glass dish. Smashed Potatoes are really versatile. They can be made with new … Continue reading →
Fiddlehead ferns were almost unknown in Seattle until 1962 Seattle World’s Fair when they appeared on the menu of the Space Needle. The unfurled tip of new growth fronds on the Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia Struthiopteris), Fiddleheads have been springtime treat … Continue reading →
Rhubarb Orange Crumble Serves 4 Hint I have always distinguished Crisps from Crumbles by the oatmeal in a Crisp, which makes the topping crisp and crunchy—logical. I have found however that the two terms are interchanged in many recipes. To … Continue reading →
Rhubarb Apple Crisp 4 servings Hint The apple mellows the rhubarb just enough to make second helpings sound like a really good idea. Ingredients 3 cups chopped rhubarb 1 good size, tasty apple, core removed and chopped with skin on … Continue reading →
