This summer I saw a tempting version of cold borscht in David Tanis’ book, A Platter of Figs, which includes exciting additions I hadn’t used before in borscht. Ingredients such as coriander seeds, cayenne, and whole cloves winked at me from the book, offering the thrill of a little flavor adventure.
I already loved my version of borscht [...]
If I had a nickel for every time I said, “Today is the hottest day in history,” I would have a nickel. Yep, today is predicted to be the hottest day in Seattle’s recorded history. This sounds pretty hot. But really, for those who live in other places, 101˚ F is uncomfortable, but still do-able. [...]
“I smell salt.” Michael stopped and looked around. We had been taking an evening stroll in our neighborhood, and at the moment we were standing in the fading light next to a house with a lush garden.
I looked around, too. “I don’t think salt has a scent,” I said. Or does it? “Are you smelling [...]
