BOSTON—Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir won the women’s race at the Boston Marathon on Monday, as fellow Kenyan Evans Chebet won the men’s race. Jepchirchir won a see-saw sprint in the final mile on Monday as the world’s most prestigious 26.2-mile race returned to its traditional Patriots’ Day spot in the schedule for the first…
Eating the Season: Spring
Spring brings an abundance of tender greens, young roots, vibrant herbs, and sweet green peas, all plump in their pods, to farmers markets. These early-season favorites make some of the season’s best dishes, from bright salads to hearty soups and stews brimming with fresh vegetables. Depending on your climate, these vegetables are typically available at…
Carrot Leek Soup
Carrots and leeks simmer together in chicken broth for a simple, nourishing soup. Fresh thyme gives the soup a delicate herbal note, while sour cream, added just at the very end of cooking, delivers a lovely creaminess and pleasant tang. Serves 6 2 tablespoons ghee 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced…
A strawberry pie for early spring
by Ben Mims Los Angeles Times Although strawberries scream “summer” to most people, to me they carry a lot of BSE: Big Spring Energy. That’s because growing up in the South, the first strawberries of the year hit markets in early March. And while those early-season berries weren’t as sweet as those that came at…
Spring Noodles, Farm Cook-Style
Some of my favorite recipes come from vegetable growers. Farm cooks know how to feed a bunch of people efficiently, with simple recipes made from basic ingredients that quickly produce mountains of delicious nourishment to energize the farmhands without weighing them down. I am friends with some farmers who can really cook and are generous…
101 Inspiring Quotes to Help You Spring Forward
I don’t know about you, but it’s been a struggle for me to get things done this week. Why? Is it because the weather is warming up and I want to be outside and not at my desk? But, thanks to daylight saving time, the days are longer. However, the scientist tell us our circadian…
Strawberry Crumble
So easy to make and so aromatic, this strawberry crumble will imbue your kitchen with the fresh flavors and colors of early spring. It’s delicious served right out of the oven or at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of orange-scented whipped cream. The crumble topping is made with rolled oats, butter,…
Easy Entertaining: An Elegant Dinner to Ease Into Spring
As winter turns into spring, all I want is to do is open up the garden and move our dinners outside. Alas, not yet. I can serve drinks outside in the garden, but in reality, it is still too cold and too rainy to sit outside for a long period of time. And so, this…
Spring Belongs to the Wood Element, and What Does This Mean?
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
Baked Eggs With Nettle-Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Baked eggs, their yolks all yellow and jammy, make a beautiful and simple breakfast. In the springtime when both local eggs and young, tender stinging nettle leaves are available, I like to make this dish. It’s easy, nutrient-dense, and speaks to the season. Bright green nettle-pumpkin seed pesto, spiked with garlic and jalapeño, offers a…
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