Peak into my fridge any given day, and you'll find at least one head of raw broccoli and another head already cooked in a dish. Today, a bright broccoli pesto accentuated with lemon and cilantro and grounded with toasted blanched almonds is folded into crispy butter beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and more broccoli, then finished with parmesan chunks and lemon zest.
Read MoreAmong other things, having a food blog has taught me to fully embrace and celebrate the current season's offerings. For example, pre-blog I would eat cherries for a snack without taking time to consider how to incorporate them into a meal. Of course they're a great snack, but when I tease them into even the simplest of everyday meals I appreciate and savor them even more.
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