I have secretly been waiting, chomping at the bit, for just the right opportunity to wrangle a sushi masterclass on Spade&Spatula. And now, seeing as there are cucumbers aplenty in the markets, as well as a plethora of other seasonal vegetables that can comfortably be cajoled into a cushion of rice and nestled in seaweed [Read more]
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Two Refreshing Cucumber Recipes: One To Eat, and One to Drink
This week Charity is going to let you into a wonderful secret. Ok, spoiler alert, it involves the ability to grow cucumbers on your terrace, balcony, window box even (you’re right – I have no idea whether you can actually grow them in a window box, but Charity will shortly reveal all!). How thrilling is [Read more]
An Idea for the Weekend: Pick Your Own Asparagus in New Jersey
If you live within reasonable driving distance of Princeton, NJ, and were just contemplating how you might spend the next two glorious days away from the office, well, I have quite the proposition for you. Wake up early, hoist on your gardening shoes and a pair of sturdy shorts, hop in the car, and hot [Read more]
Asparagus Season Is Here!
If you’ve been paying attention to the Farmer’s Markets in the last week or so, you’ll have noticed that there’s something a little unusual going on. The asparagus have arrived, a few weeks early than expected. They’ve caught us all a little unawares nestled, as they are, next to the ramps, but perhaps that’s what [Read more]