While passing the lovely farmers market at Union Square, I decided to buy some stinging nettles. With just a handful, I was able to make three different things; pizza, pasta and pesto. In the case of pizza and pesto, I blanched and pureed the nettles...
You know when ramps come around, you have got to use them. The season is so short and the window to enjoy this delicacy is just a memory till the next year. So my latest batch were used for specials at work, especially my fish dishes. Luckily, I had just a bit left,...
Why I haven't gone to Sicily, or just Italy, beats me. Money? Time? Both! Whatever, I need to offload the excuses given the depth of their food and wine culture. Which brings me to my first sampling of Trapanese pesto, an almond, basil, and tomato infused paste....
