Flavor First

April 2011
Once classified as a member of the lily family, asparagus is no fragile flower. Its name is Greek for “spout” or “shoot,” and its spear-shaped form could be viewed as symbolic for its age- and disease-defying abilities.

January 2010
For many diehard white flour and processed food fans, my recommendation to “lose the white stuff” is tough to swallow.

August 2008
Watercress is underrated. This peppery green is an easy way to add crunch to a salad or zippy flavor to a ho hum soup.