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Entries from the ‘In Season’ Category

in season: strawberries

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I'm always a little taken aback when the strawberries show up at the farmers' market. Somehow it seems too early—but I'm not complaining! These vibrant specimens were grown …

in season: pea shoots

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There's (finally!) some pretty produce popping up at the Farmers' Markets in NYC. Pea shoots scream spring: they're the thin tendrils that extend from the tip of the …

Everyday Food's Memorial Day menu

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In our office, the water-cooler discussion before holiday weekends usually revolves around what we're planning on cooking. This Memorial Day we're hoping for sunny skies (aka: good grilling …

in season: ramps

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For chefs and foodies ramps popping up in restaurants and farmers markets is the affirmative sign of springs arrival.  Not familiar with the ramp?  Also called wild leeks, …

update - edf asks: wtf (what's this food?)

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I found this prehistoric-looking bauble at a Los Angeles area farmers market this past weekend. Any ideas as to what it is? Here's a hint: In 1866 Mark …

in season: citrus

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This is the perfect time of year to liven up your plate with fresh, citrus fruits, which are enjoying their peak season now and through early spring. My …

in season: bay scallops

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The farmers' markets are looking pretty bare these days, but I've been buoyed by the tiny, sweet bay scallops that have been showing up at the fish counter …

pear and cranberry cake

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We broke from our normal pie tradition at Thanksgiving and baked a cake instead. I found the recipe from Gourmet's last issue and my mom took care of …