It’s been an odd, nearly balmy, winter in the city. Here in February, I spotted a few flakes of snow, but also buds, blossoms, flowers, and even a mosquito. And a few weeks ago, the wild chives started pushing up (about a month early). Wayward chives aside, the growing season is still a long way out. But cultivated mushrooms, which can be grown year-round, are widely available at the local markets, and they’re a meaty delicacy in a season of want. [Read more…]
rainbow chard salad with oranges and cipollini onions
Last week we had the first warm day in a very long time, and I was inspired to wander down to the Union Square Farmers’ Market. The weather had only been warm for a day, but I was already hoping for some spring produce. As you might imagine, I was out of luck. Though I didn’t find spring produce, I did stumble upon some beautiful winter vegetables. Small and tender rainbow chard and tiny cipollini onions. While it wasn’t tomatoes or cherries, at least it was something fresh and with color. Just the thing for a delicious winter salad. [Read more…]