We are not talking about Sam Adams, the Statesman and Founding Father. He was brilliant, to be sure. But this is a Food Blog, so we’re talking about Sam Adams, the beer.
Recently, Chelsea and I have grown fond of “Sam Adams Light” (shock!) which has more body and flavor than most “regular” beers. Seriously, I [...]
This past weekend, in my continuing quest to try new things in the food world, I encountered a curious fruit called a “Persimmon.”
Known to the ancient Greeks as “the fruit of the gods,” I am mildly ashamed to admit I’d never tried one.
The farmer introduced me to two varieties: “Fuyu” and “Hachiya” Persimmons. I [...]
Nearly every weekend at the Farmer’s Market, we encounter some food we have never tried (or often never heard of). I decided aReasonToCook.com is the perfect excuse for me to explore these food mysteries. This past weekend, we came across a small display, with a hand-written sign offering “Jujube $3.00/lb.”
In response to our inquiry, the [...]
