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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This week’s Just Picked feature puts the spotlight on stinging nettles. Find the recipe for Wandering Table’s Nettle Pesto in The Spokesman-Review’s Food section on Wednesday. There’s also one for a ...

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 ...

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 ...

At a time of year when weeds may be getting the better of you, what sweet revenge it is to turn them into an asset. Eat them! And one of the best weeds for this purpose is stinging nettle. Yes, that ...

Even those who don't plant an edible garden often have epicurean treasures growing right outside their door -- although they don't always recognize them. I'm talking about weeds: dandelions, pepper ...

I GUESS MOST people encounter stinging nettles as children, but my own introduction to them came relatively late in life. It was during those halcyon days before there were children under our care, ...

1. Saute the onions in butter over medium heat until caramelized. Add the garlic and potatoes and cook several minutes, until lightly browned. Spice to taste. 2. Add stock and water and simmer until ...