There are a million variations and cultural expressions on what and how to ferment, but the basics are salt + foodstuff + time.
Tag: kitchen garden
Gathering bush tea is an improvisational act, highly creative and seasonal. After my double-ish espresso, I head outside and see what’s what.
Be crazy, expect nothing, get dirty, wake up with the sun, talk to yourself, prioritize color, stop over-mothering, organize chaos.
Beans provide the fireworks for any kitchen garden. In a sea of leafy green things, a psychedelic flash of color is always welcome.
I first wrote about my obsession with chiles and peppers in the Fall 2018 issue, and I’m pleased to report that the insanity continues.
My stepson married a Vietnamese woman in a traditional ceremony in her village. We spent a memorable two weeks eating our way up to the wedding day…
To make cheese in my kitchen, to form a funky chunk then sip a mug of piping hot whey, feels like a bit of a miracle.
