parmesan sunchoke fries with chimichurri sauce

once summer has officially wound down and the fall produce begins to roll into the farmers’ market, i fondly anticipate the sunchoke’s return.  also known as a jerusalem artichoke, sunroot, or my favorite name – earth apple – this root veggie belongs to the sunflower family.  the roots grow all summer long while the flowers flourish up top, making roots ready for digging up in the fall. they are most similar in taste and... Read More

salty caramel dipping sauce

i remember fondly the trips to the grocery store when my mother let me get that ooey gooey caramel sauce they stack next to the apples in the produce section.  if you eat it on fruit it must be healthy…right?  not in the copious amounts i managed to wrap around a tiny wedge of apple. now that i am older i have a better appreciation for the fruit to sugar ratio, as well as a taste for a little salt with my sweets.  so i came up with this,... Read More