Lettuce that’s bolted or gone to seed can often be bitter, so treat it like chicory and enjoy in a creamy, cheesy gratinLast year, on a Chef’s Manifesto trip to Kew Gardens, we met the horticulturist Helena Dove in the kitchen gardens, where she told us about how the changing climate and shifting weather patterns are creating new challenges for farmers – for example, as the summers get hotter, and heatwaves more common, plants will bolt and flower much more easily. This is a particular issue with leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach and cabbage, which need to be harvested before they shoot up. Dove gets around the problem by growing celtuce (AKA asparagus lettuce) as part of her crop...
This roasted asparagus is easy and quick and made by tossing asparagus with oil and salt in a pan and briefly roasting in the oven. A healthy side dish that turns out perfectly every time.
Adapted from Eva Longoria | Eva’s Kitchen | Clarkson Potter, 2011
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Seasonal food and seasonal eating is a huge part of our life in Turkey and was one of the main elements that excited us about starting a life here. Even now, all these years later, we still love to wander around our local markets, buy up lots of seasonal produce (completely neglecting to accept we’re just two people) and then explore different recipes when we get home. Of course, we had local seasonal food in the UK – there’s so much great produce there, too – but by the time we bought our first house together, it had to be an active decision to source it and buy it (we used to get a mixed vegetable box delivered to the...
Pesto Chicken Skillet Each time I make a batch of homemade pesto I ask myself why I don’t make it more often! It’s just SO good, and brightens up any meal! Pesto is especially fantastic as a marinade for chicken or fish, so you’re in for a treat! Pop Quiz: What’s the FIRST thing you think of when you think of asparagus! Asparagus isn’t just delicious, it’s also incredibly nutrient-dense … and it’s also low in calories, with a half-cup serving containing only 20 calories! It’s an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, disease-fighting antioxidants, and fiber. Among its health benefits, asparagus can help 1) promote digestive health and 2) reduce your risk of diabetes. It’s also believed...
We are so fortunate to have fresh fish year-round here in Portland. And it’s easy to go local with the rivers and ocean within 100 miles. Seafood is such a big part of the Northwest lifestyle, especially here in PDX. But what are the local seafood options here in the Pacific Northwest and where can you get it? Seafood In the Pacific Northwest Let’s first look at the main fish and shellfish available at your local farmer’s market, supermarket, or restaurant. Shrimp Spot Prawns are technically shrimp and are found beyond 500 feet offshore. So they do need to be commercially harvested. If you can find a local fisherman who catches them, you know know that spot prawns off of...
