Dandelion Apple Kimchi

Dandelion Apple Kimchi

The last of the dandelions are holding on as the cold weather moves onto Long Island. I saw them as I worked in the yard yesterday, and knew that if I didn’t nab them now, I wasn’t going to see them until next spring. They 

Hearty Garden Bean Soup

Hearty Garden Bean Soup

As we start getting into the thick of Autumn, the weather’s starting to get colder and the garden is drawing to a close. I had a box of macaroni in the pantry that I haven’t used and it was taking up some space, so I 

Dandelion Pesto with Tomato and Bread

Dandelion Pesto with Tomato and Bread

One of the things I like to do most with dandelion is making a pesto. I’ll make it two or three times a year, usually in the spring and the fall when the dandelions are most tender. I pick the ones in the shaded areas