Read More About Celery Seed » There are a few applications where celery seed is best all on its own. Many in Chicago consider celery salt to be a necessary condiment on hot dogs, and I couldn't agree more (don't... More
Celery has never been a vegetable that I've had an affinity for—not crunched on raw or slathered with peanut butter. I've always found it stringy, fibrous, and bitter in a way that was unappealing. But the first few bites of the sweet celery hearts mixed with tender octopus, lightly dressed with olive oil and vinegar, opened my eyes to celery's potential. Who would have thought it would take a cephalopod to help me learn to love celery? More
This unlikely combination draws inspiration from the Kentucky Derby classic, the mint julep, and from Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda. The celery syrup was crisp, refreshing, and not at all too sweet, set off perfectly by the fresh lemon juice and earthy bourbon. More
A few weeks back in our Weekend Cook and Tell feature we wrote about the unsung heroes of your kitchen, the ingredients that are the background players in your cooking that deserve a little respect of their own. As a... More
