We are a baseball family. I have been devoted to the Chicago Cubs since the mid-seventies when I fell in love with the game and, ahem, Bill Buckner and Manny Trillo. I even got to meet Bill Buckner. Be still my beating heart. And had he stayed with the Cubs,…
salads
When Salt Meets Fruit
Who doesn’t love the sweet and salty taste of a chocolate covered pretzel? Or salted caramel ice cream? Or salt on an apple? Wait, what? I recently Google-landed on a list of “12 Weird Fruits You Should be Salting.” The title was a bit misleading as most of their suggestions…
Asparagus Salad with Radishes and Fennel
This fresh, crisp spring salad is a perfect way to welcome in the growing season. Top it with some grilled shrimp and you’ve got a delicious, light main course.