Archive for 'Tasty Discoveries'

Black Radish

Art that’s Dirty

There is art growing underground, just beneath our feet. We tread on it – sometimes paying it no heed. It’s all in how you look at it, if you are willing to take the time to look. Even dirt can be beautiful. One of my joys is walking into a grocery store that treats its [...]

Kumato

Can You Say “Kumato”?

Try these darkly delicious tomatoes called Kumato.  The size of a generous plum, they will make the standard caprese salad extra special. They aren’t exactly brown but more of a dark moss green with a burst of red near the stem. They also make for an easy snack. The flavor is all tomato, yet different [...]

Failing the Tomato Test

The easiest way to cut a finger is with a dull knife. I know that might not sound logical, but think about it.  You put so much extra energy into getting that knife to make a cut that you end up losing control over it and your intended target.  Never force a knife to make [...]

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