Photo by Judith Hausman Pesto torte is delicious with a rhubarb glaze. I was looking for a substantial yet portable appetizer for a party, and at the same time, my stash of last year’s pesto and jam needed addressing. Strawberry picking and the inevitable resultant jam is difficult to resist more than two years in […]
Photo by Judith Hausman Drinks anyone? I’m not much of a cocktail drinker, but there are a few days each summer, a few of those 90-degree-plus days, such as the ones we are suddenly having in New York at the moment, where long, cool drinks in frosty glasses appeal to me. But how to drink […]
Photo by Judith Hausman Korean-style scallion pancakes are a treat. Korean-Style Scallion Pancakes I can’t claim any authentic Korean creds, but the slim purple-and-green scallions, or onion thinnings, that I brought home from my new CSA farm deserved to be showcased in Korean-style scallion pancakes. Korean-style scallion pancakes are a very fast vegetarian dish that […]
Meyer Lemon Tree photo courtesy Conrad and Peter/Flickr Berries Galore Everbearing Strawberries Size and yield: 6- to8-inch plants. Three plants per square foot of soil surface. Growing requirements: U.S.D.A. hardiness zones 3 to 9. Plant in pots that are 14 inches in diameter and 6 inches deep; hanging baskets also work. Water regularly; […]