Culinary educator Sidonie Maroon begins with the basics: fresh roots that offer warmth, clarity, and color. Her recipes and insights show how ginger, turmeric, and galangal can turn simple pots and mugs into cozy, fragrant comfort.
Discover why fish sauce has earned its title as “the water of life.” Culinary educator Sidonie Maroon explores this transformative ingredient’s history, versatility, and magic in the kitchen—plus shares recipes inspired by its umami depth.
Every year, twenty years in, it starts again—the first cantaloupe of the season. It’s ripe, waiting to be opened. Then comes that first bite, and there’s a pause. “Oh, yum.” This is the most delicious melon,
“I’m in my happy place blending herbs and spices. For me, they embody the mysteries of the alchemical kitchen. With just a few bottles of bark, seeds, berries, and leaves, I’m transported to a magical school, learning the ancient art of spice concocting.
As a real-life professor of magical cookery, I’m encouraging you to learn more about herbs and spices this summer.”
Blend your way to better days! Whether you're looking for a protein-packed breakfast, a post-workout refuel, or just something cool and nourishing, these three supercharged smoothie recipes deliver big on flavor and function.
Want to elevate your potato salad game? Start with the right potato—try waxy red potatoes or versatile Yukon Golds. No peeling required! These varieties hold their shape, avoiding the mashed potato salad effect.
There’s something right about a ripe, in-season strawberry. In Japan, the concept of “shun” celebrates eating foods at their seasonal peak, when they’re freshest and most flavorful. Strawberries embody this idea. Whether you’re standing in a sun-warmed field, tending your own backyard plants, or savoring berries from a local farm, strawberries are a reminder to slow down and enjoy the fleeting perfection of the season.
Rabe, Raab, and Rapini: What’s the Difference? Follow along with Sidonie as she shows us different ways to incorporate these dynamic veggies into delicious recipes.
As spring approaches, it's the perfect time to welcome fresh, vibrant flavors back into our kitchens. Three recipes to get you thinking about spring and using organic produce on sale this week at The Food Co-op.
From Mystery Bag to Soundcheck Spotlight: Sweet Magic Happened! Here are the inventive, delicious recipes that answered the challenge.