W What is pearl barley and what can you do with it?
Barley is a grain that, like other grains, must be processed to be edible. Hulled barley or barley groats are the most minimally processed — the inedible outer husk is removed and that’s about it. Hulled barley takes a long time to cook (say, two …
U Unusual pizza toppings that will knock your socks off
Ah, pizza. Everyone’s favorite meal. We have pizza night almost every Friday in our house, and I sometimes find myself in a rut. Cheese, pepperoni, peppers, and maybe some olives. Chopped-up deli ham if I’m feeling adventurous. While these topping…
T Three surprising uses for bergamot in the kitchen
In a burst of inspiration, my wife and I bought a bunch of herbs to plant in our garden. We’ve never had our own garden before and we couldn’t think of a better way to take advantage of our newly acquired green space. We bought the usual staples s…
Z Zucchini bread is delicious and you can pretend it’s healthy too
Zucchini bread is a staple in my house, and has been since I was young. My mother’s recipe makes two loaves so I’ll often leave one on the counter for immediate consumption and throw the other one in the freezer for another day. Sometimes, if we’r…
R Rhubarbariffic: Whip up this compote to celebrate Spring
Every year around this time, I start looking for rhubarb each time I’m in a grocery store. The first few times I see it, the stalks are generally limp and unappetizing. But then suddenly one day I’ll find it: a basket of beautiful maroon and green…
