In Texas, where the growing season is very long — provided one waters religiously — I learned to sacrifice the first zucchini blossoms to my frying pan. Lightly fried, they

In honor of the pounds and pounds of onions coming to our kitchen from Open Farms, here are three ways to prepare them. Why not host an onion-themed potluck for

This wonderfully moist cake sings with the tang of ginger. Serve it at an Open Arms potluck with a little extra sour cream and a piece of candied ginger or

Summer is always about the barbecue, but in these days of 115-degree heat indexes, grilling is more than fun, it’s just good common sense. Why tax your AC — or

Our doyenne of spice, volunteer chef Carol Hancuh, served this savory Indian stew at lunch and had us all lining up for seconds. With nearly five teaspoons of curry spice,

By Susan Pagani, Communications Director A confession: I wish it were possible to spay my mulberry tree. Every year it drops bland berries hither and yon, and it’s impossible to

An impromptu potluck (at my house!) called for a dessert that could accompany another guest’s abundant fruit share — oh, what to do with an excess of strawberries and blueberries?

Last week I sat down to plan a meal for my housemates and found myself in that particular summer dilemma — what to make when the weather is just too

What to do when spring showers bring bushels of two-foot tall tarragon? Tarragon dressing is delicious, not too labor intensive and provides a delightful companion to all the lettuce also

Chef Austin brings us this week’s recipe, a simple and delicious presentation of potatoes that’s perfect for a brunch potluck benefiting Open Arms. The mix of nutmeg, cumin and coriander