Yogurt is one of those quiet miracles of the kitchen, a jar of milk transformed by time, and the presence of unseen companions. Most of us meet yogurt in its thermophilic form, coaxed by heat into a thick, tangy cream. But there’s another slower and more subtle lineage of soured milks that thicken at room…
Summer While late-summer onions can be stored through the colder months, fermenting them softens their bite and transforms them into a bright, tangy garnish. They’re delicious on their own or paired with carrots or jalapeños, and they add depth to everything from salads to stews. Recipe Ingredients Instructions Equipment Notes & Variations Serving Suggestions Fermented…
Summer Late summer brings an abundance to the farmer’s market: deep red tomatoes, bell peppers, bright green chiles and tomatillos, heavy cabbages, crisp heads of lettuce, and the perennial presence of kale and other leafy greens. It’s the perfect season to gather the harvest and prepare your pantry for the cooler months ahead. While salsas…
Season: Summer Summer stretches out in long hours bringing forth bountiful growth in the natural world. It’s the perfect season for wandering the outdoors, foraging thoughtfully, and bringing a little of the season back home. On a recent hike in Carson Valley, Nevada, the air was filled with the scents of pine, desert flora, and…
Summer A rare sight at my local farmer’s market: a box of bright, curling green garlic scapes, ready for pickling. I’d been curious to try preserving scapes, and the market offered me the perfect opportunity. These whimsical stalks are the flowering stems of the garlic plant, trimmed in early summer to help the bulbs grow…
Spring | Summer Lately, I’ve been thinking about the quiet magic of tending something over time. My kombucha practice began four years ago with a humble SCOBY in a jar, and kombucha brewing become one of my favorite weekly rituals. Even when the fizz doesn’t show up, the act of brewing brings a kind of…