Stranded

I enjoy a certain amount of time away from technology. I’m not a technophobe by any means, but I would be happier without cable than with it, and I felt more liberated than lost when my mobile phone broke a few months ago. However, I felt a little bit lost this weekend when I discovered … More Stranded

Mushy and delicious

Something strange has happened. Yesterday, I went to the market to buy peas, greens, and strawberries. I also a bought cherries. Cherries! Generally my signal that summer has begun, this year they’ve appeared, plump, juicy, and flavorful, mid-May. While I’m not sure where they came from, and they’re a welcome treat after a difficult past … More Mushy and delicious

Last gasp

One of the most frustrating—and also exciting—aspects of seasonal produce is its unreliability. One summer you may be waiting weeks for that first perfect apricot; the following spring, you may find tender baby asparagus weeks before you expect them. I love the seemingly endless parade of citrus varieties throughout the winter, but I’m particularly happy … More Last gasp