Once stinging nettle was native to Europe. Now it is found all over the world. The plant goes back to ancient times as a medicinal herb and is full of history and lore. Surprisingly nutritious, it’s presence is also an indicator of good, fertile soils. But beware — you must wear gloves when foraging and…
A traditional lemon curd recipe that is just the right amount of sweet, with a tart brightness from fresh lemons. Originating in England in the early 1800s, lemon curd quickly became wildly popular. The earliest lemon curd recipes were not smooth and creamy like the popular modern iterations we are most likely to enjoy —…
This is a risotto fundamentals post that will teach you how to make the perfect risotto every time by helping you understand what each step in the cooking of risotto accomplishes. I include a recipe for a basic risotto at the end but I highly recommend you read all of the notes if you’re looking…
