It challenges the most zen of people. There is no art to look at, there is no escape for the distracted gaze. Discomfort will set in, and there is only one resolution -- to confront it.
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Farmers’ Market Finds (+ Collard Green Mexican Wrap Recipe)
Cherries, which always make me think of my grandma, as she loves them, made their debut at the market last weekend. She eats them as is, which we have mainly been doing as well. They’re a lot of work to cook or bake with, what with all the pitting, but could be worth it for the right recipe. In the meantime, we’ll pop ‘em in and spit out the pit, or cut a few up along with fresh market strawberries to top homemade chia seed pudding with.
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Roasted Squash with Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds and Sourdough
Sea Urchin marinated with Shrimp, Foie Gras and Chevril
“Work with the product and bring great food to customers. Make people happy.”
Picnic: PopUp White Party in Prospect Park
Not the kind of picnic we usually go on, this past weekend we dined in Prospect Park with 5,000 other New Yorkers in support of the Prospect Park Alliance at the PopUp Dinner Brooklyn. All we knew beforehand was to bring our own food, drinks, table decor, and wear all white. Tables and chairs would be provided, as would entertainment. The exact event location within Prospect Park was to be revealed the afternoon of the dinner.
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Farmers’ Market Finds (+ Scallops with Nettle Pesto & Spring Onions Recipe)
I usually go to the Farmers’ Market or grocery store with a shopping list in hand, otherwise I’m sure to forget something. If it’s Sunday, this list is derived from the meals I’ve planned out for the week. A portion of Sunday evening is usually spent in the kitchen making lunches or prepping ingredients for dinners; it’s a relaxing way to wrap up the weekend and makes for a smoother week ahead.
Spring is a little different...
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