Before they’re cooked, nettles are possessed of an irritating chemical that lies in tiny needles that comprise the fuzz on the underside of the leaves. Once cooked, the fragile chemicals that cause ...

Pete Marczyk and Barbara Macfarlane do not leave their work behind when they leave Marczyk Fine Foods and head for their great old Denver house with a spacious kitchen. They often bring some of their ...

This week’s recipe is a traditional nettle soup, perfect for a starter or a lunch. It’s creamy, warming, and very quick and simple to make. If you’re feeling adventurous, try nettle soda bread for a ...

My in-laws live in a half-wild, magical place perched along the edge of the Northern California coastline about an hour from San Francisco. On nice days — and even when it rains — my husband and I ...

Here in Portland we’re fortunate to have a year-round farmer’s market, and I’m always on the lookout for interesting, tasty, off-the-beaten-path things to make for Pesach. I love serving fresh ...

A note about nettles: Yes, they sting, due to hollow hairs on the leaves and stems that inject histamine and other chemicals into the skin when touched. Fortunately, soaking the leaves and stems in ...

Soups may not be your first meal choice for warmer weather, but just because temperatures are on the rise doesn’t mean you should set aside your favorite soup pot just yet. Spring is the perfect time ...

With a March-of-many-weathers just gone behind a cloud we had a reminder of George Orwell’s gloomy pondering if bad weather was ever going to go away. When there is a break of sunshine birds may be ...

Leaves from 1/4 pound nettles, cut across into 1/4 inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups packed) 3 medium floury potatoes (1 1/4 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 3 cups) Melt the butter or heat ...

There's a restaurant in northwest D.C. called Blue Ridge (the brainchild of chef Barton Seaver) that I enjoy because it focuses on local, seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients without coming ...

This soup is a great favourite in the spring when the nettles are young. Nettles are full of minerals and vitamins, and make a vibrant soup. Credit: Donal's Kitchen Hero Nettle soup is still served in ...

Leaves from 1/4 pound nettles, cut across into 1/4 inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups packed) 3 medium floury potatoes (1 1/4 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 3 cups) Melt the butter or heat ...