- December 1, 2008
- Kabocha Squash
Of all the edible gourds on riotous display at the Greenmarket, kabocha squash is one of the sweetest.
- November 17, 2008
- Broccoli
Despite its Superfood status, broccoli is not an easy sell.
- October 20, 2008
- Escarole
The loose-leafed escarole makes a terrific winter salad.
- September 29, 2008
- Pimientos de Padrón
Stubby pimientos de Padrón are a speciality of Galicia, Spain.
- September 22, 2008
- �Regular� Tomatoes
Heirloom tomatoes have such a monopoly these days that to traffic in good old Jersey beefsteaks requires a bit of salesmanship.
- September 15, 2008
- Santa Rosa Plums
Santa Rosa plums proliferate in Northern California, where Abraço chef-partner Elizabeth Quijada grew up.
- August 25, 2008
- Basil
Basil, the sweet and pungent summer herb, is at its fragrant peak right now.
- August 11, 2008
- Parsley
Parsley, the perennial garnish, gets to shine in tabbouleh.
- July 21, 2008
- Fava Beans
If snap peas are the definition of gustatory ease, favas are their polar opposite.
- June 16, 2008
- Fluke
Plump and firm-fleshed, fluke, or summer flounder, caught off Long Island are at their best right now.