Bursting forth out of leaf packed forest floors at the first signs of spring, morels are a coveted delicacy worldwide. And for good reason. Their firm rippled texture creates pockets that store musty aromas and flavors of the woods. Somehow … Continue reading →
Smashed Spring Potatoes Serves 4 Inspiration First let me just say that the idea of smashed potatoes is not new. It is however an absolutely wonderful way to cook spring white or red skinned new potatoes. Hints Instead of boiling … Continue reading →
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 →
