Garlic scapes are like June's gift to the world. They are part of the garlic plant that grows out of the top (whereas the head of garlic grows underground), and you can only harvest them once a season. They are basically garlicy gold. I was lucky enough to pick up some of them, along with … Continue reading Sweet and sour bok choy with garlic scapes

Greetings from New York City!! I have recently moved to Brooklyn, New York for the summer to start an internship. For the next three months I will be working with a company that builds and maintains urban farms all over the five boroughs of New York. It feels great to get some dirt under my … Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Hello and welcome to the first Bug Bites salad! I got a beautiful bunch of kale, green beans, and a cucumber from the farmer's market, and I thought it was about time I threw these green goddess together in a crunchy & creative salad. The first task for this fancy-sounding-but-really-simple salad is to make the … Continue reading Nicoise-inspired Kale Salad

Hellooo cyber world! It's been a while since my last post due to graduation and associated shenanigans. However, I am finally settled in for the summer in NYC! I'll be working for a nonprofit that builds farms in schools and detention centers. Yay more farms! On my last trip of the year to Hollygrove market … Continue reading Veg Fiesta Tacos

I really really love dumplings (I actually describe my body type as dumpling), but, honestly, since I've stopped eating meat I've had trouble finding dumplings that I like. Most veggie dumplings have a weird filling of egg, noodles, and mushrooms. Blah. Rather than complaining, I decided to take action because that's just the kind of … Continue reading Vegetable Dumplings

Mazel Tov!

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Bon AppeBEET!

Cause everybody like parfait

I'm home for a few days on spring break, so I knew I would finally have lots of time to cook. The farmers market in Houston isn't open until Saturday, so I couldn't do my normal farm to table routine today. However, I thought scouring my parents' refrigerator for whatever veggies they had and using … Continue reading Jerk Veggie Nachos