Plate to Plate

Eating locally in the Berkshires

Snacks & Sides

Preserved Lemons

February 17, 2010 at 10:03 AM by Frances

In the deep of winter here in the Berkshires, I’ve found that lemons go a long way toward perking me up at dinner time. And the perkiest lemons are these preserved lemons.

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Fresh Tomatillo Salsa

August 26, 2009 at 10:31 AM by Frances

Salsa verde is a simple Mexican green sauce made up of tomatillos, onion, and herbs. It comes together quickly, and keeps well for a few days, especially if you use fresh, young onions.

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Herby Potato Salad

August 20, 2009 at 5:00 PM by Frances

A good potato salad, made with just-dug potatoes and a fantastic olive oil, doesn’t need to be encroached upon by that hated condiment, mayonnaise.

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Olive Oil Granola with Ginger and Currants

August 13, 2009 at 11:27 AM by Frances

Granola is a mainstay of my breakfast routine. To be honest, it’s a mainstay of my anytime routine.

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Easy Egg Salad

June 9, 2009 at 10:45 AM by Frances

It took me a good six years to even contemplate eating a hard-boiled egg, and the smell, taste, and texture of store-bought mayonnaise sends a shiver of disgust down my spine. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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