Did you see the potato article in the Sunday New York Times? Apparently tempers are flaring as two South American countries take credit for that beloved tuber. I love a good potato controversy.
And the review of The Fruit Hunters? Sounds like an interesting summer read.
And until it just now came to my attention, I hadn't read Amy Scattergood's article about romesco sauce last week because I've been avoiding the L.A. Times food section. Russ Parsons telling me about what's in season at the area farmers markets just makes me want to kick a rock. If y'all eat all the apricots and cherries before I get home, there will be consequences. But it's a shame to ever miss one of Ms. Scattergood's saucier columns, especially one that is so particularly vegan-friendly. And romesco has always spoken to me. I love the idea, but I've never found a recipe that has lived up to my expectations... I expect this one will.
And a Public Service Announcement: Don't cut your own hair really fast just as you are supposed to be walking out the door. Not even if your husband taunts you with, "Really? REALLY? You REALLY think it's a good idea to cut your own hair really fast right now, when we're supposed to be walking out the door?" Who knew Paul was so wise? It turns out he was right. It's not a good idea. There are not enough barrettes in this world to fix this haircut. I guess a scarf is in order until it grows out.
And finally, Spork Foods just announced their summer schedule. I've never taken their classes, but they look great, and my girls have nothing but good things to say. Oh and speaking of those girls, that Foodeater is having a tough time right now, so go give her some sort of virtual hug.
Oh, and because it's always nice to have a picture - those are purple hull peas up there. I love all the different kinds of beans you can find here in the South. In the near future I will tell you how I've been cooking them. It's gonna be good. And it's not gonna involve a ham hock.
