An upstate New York classic that features the season’s new potatoes Speaking of new potatoes, Syracuse salt potatoes are my kind of food: Really simple. Intriguing history. Tasty to eat. And they give me a chance … Continued
Creating cultures in which giving—not getting—becomes the norm Feeling stressed about the state of the world? Trying to sort out how to lead ethically and effectively through the challenges of the national moment? Getting discouraged … Continued
Hit the farmers market and cook some up at home in a matter of minutes While tomatoes tend to get most of the glamour in midsummer gardens, I like to remind folks that this is … Continued
A traditional, marvelously tasty New Mexico–style small plate This past Saturday, August 8, was National Zucchini Day. In case you missed it, you can celebrate throughout the month of August at the Roadhouse with a … Continued
Special Bake of traditional simit this weekend at the Bakehouse This coming weekend, we have what is now a quarterly opportunity to buy some simit at the Bakehouse—we’ll be making it on August 14 and 15, and … Continued
The first picking of the 2026 spring harvest arrives in Ann Arbor This terrific, hard-to-find tea was harvested on April 1 this past spring, but don’t let the date deceive you—the First Flush Darjeeling from … Continued
