Ice happens. Those who live up north in Wisconsin, Lake Superior Country, know a thing or two about the hazards of winter, a season that sometimes drags on like an eternity. A friend and craft brewer in Ashland tells me he’s seen snow in every month of the year but one. But for those who…
This Simple but Glorious Winter Greens Salad Is Reason Enough to Venture to the Winter Farmers Market
The farmers market used to be more of a summertime thing. When the landscape turns brown and white, our thoughts don’t rush off to the next farmers market. But don’t sleep on—or through—the winter market. The colors of fresh veggies seem all the more vibrant against the grim backdrop of winter, and the flavors are…
Hundreds of US Flights Canceled After Winter Storm in Northeast
Approximately 1,300 flights were canceled across the United States on Sunday following a severe winter storm that pummeled New England on Saturday. Flight tracking website FlightAware’s data shows that as of 10:30 a.m. ET, some 1,380 flights were scrapped by airlines nationwide. Another 647 delays were reported, according to the website, which also showed that…
Soup Dupe: This Zuppa Toscana Recipe Outdoes the Popular Olive Garden Menu Item
If you crave Olive Garden’s zuppa Toscana, you need to make this recipe. It hits the spot in just the same way, and it might even be better because you have a big ol’ pot to yourself. Plus, coming in at just 10 ingredients, it’s an easy copycat recipe that isn’t a labor of love….
Homemade Limoncello Is Easier to Make Than You Think
It always strikes me as a bit of a marvel that in the deepest and darkest days of winter, citrus arrives with aplomb. It’s on these days, when you’re craving the sun the most, that vividly colored oranges, rosy-hued grapefruit, and bright yellow lemons find their way to your kitchen like little palmfuls of sunshine,…
One-Pot Comfort, Japanese-Style
Winters in Japan mean congregating around heat. We camp out under kotatsu, Japanese heated tables, and share all kinds of nabemono, hot one-pot dishes such as shabu-shabu, oden, or sukiyaki. Combining a medley of ingredients in a simmering broth, these Japanese hot pots are cooked at the table, to be enjoyed as a communal feast….
Easy Entertaining: A Light, Bright Wintertime Supper
This year, my friends and I are planning a much-needed trip to sunnier climes. In order to get ready, a few “light” meals are on my horizon—not that I like to restrain myself, but a couple of weeks of lighter fare will help me shed some pesky winter pounds. I’m inviting my traveling companions for…
Orange and Pomegranate Salad
Any kind of citrus fruits, such as navel or blood oranges, tangerines, or even grapefruit, work well in this wintry salad. Crumbles of blue cheese—or goat or feta cheese, if you prefer—add creaminess and some savory funk. Serves 6 2 heads baby romaine lettuce 2 oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds (blood orange and navel)…
A Crowd-Pleasing, Cold-Weather Dessert: Apple and Dried Cherry Custard Crisp
Fruit crisps might have been one of the first American desserts recorded. Still, they never seem to go out of style. Early Americans created fruit desserts with some very funny names like pandowdy or buckle. The simpler named fruit crisp is just a mixture of fruit on the bottom and a streusel layer on top….
Winter Minestrone
Minestrone is an Italian word that describes a soup made with a selection of diced seasonal vegetables, all cooked together until thick and flavorful. Every region has its own version: In Liguria, for example, they add a spoonful of basil pesto, while in Milan, there has to be rice in the mix. In Tuscany, we…
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