One of the joys of a garden in spring comes when those first delicate spears of asparagus appear. I can't help but smile, knowing that this sweet vegetable heralds the arrival of a new season of abundance. The arrival of asparagus means that early-season peas, radishes, and crisp greens are soon to follow. It's not…  READ MORE 

If ever there was a classic recipe, this is it. It's simple and filling enough that your confirmed bachelor uncle makes it for breakfast, and it's somehow also cute enough that June Cleaver might serve it to Wally and the Beaver before school. And I know what you're thinking: Do I really need a recipe…  READ MORE 

When I think about German food, the first things that comes to mind are foods like bratwurst, schnitzel, Pumpernickel bread, cheeses, cakes, and, of course, a tasty Hefeweizen or Kölsch beer. I do not, however, usually think about quiche. Quiche is a French food, no? It turns out that quiche is, indeed, German in origin. As…  READ MORE 

I used to feel very differently about broccoli than I do today. It always seemed bitter and mushy and not in the least bit enjoyable. I would have put money on the fact that adding broccoli was a sure way to ruin any meal. Then something happened. For…  READ MORE