Weirdly seasonal this time of year, greenhouse-grown strawberries. Their red color signals celebration making them a popular gift. February is rolling in with bright skies and cold temperatures, but so far none of snow that often arrives about this time each year. A few January days even hinted at spring, but I suspect winter has a bit more in store for us. And thank heavens, as those colder temperatures make the winter greens sweeter than ever and give us a good excuse to buy all the ingredients needed for an evening of hot noodles! Not sure what to look for or what you're looking at? Never fear. Check out the first in a series about Japanese winter vegetables . They are my favorites, so I'm tying to spread the yummy word! Now, off to the market! Ebisu Market Sunday, February 2nd and Sunday, February 16th Ebisu will be in full form this month with its two usual markets. Don't miss the opportunity to head to a nifty part of the city where on these sweet Sundays yo
Words about farmers markets, gardening, food and whatever else catches my fancy.