Articles by Rachel Dreskin:
Rachel Dreskin is a Brooklyn gal with a passion for seasonal eating, local wine and vintage fashions. She makes regular visits to her local green markets and is constantly in the kitchen experimenting. You can find her favorite tips and seasonal recipes on her blog, Seasonalbrooklyn.com and on twitter @seasonalbklyn.
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Hearty, comforting chowder takes on a decidedly summer twist when created using fresh, sweet corn and succulent shrimp. Chowders...
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Slow cooker yellow lentil dahl
There is no doubt about it. Home-cooked, bean-focused vegetarian meals are a healthy and nourishing way to feed your family. But... -
Quinoa stuffed peppers recipe
August is the month of bright, fiery-hued vegetables like peppers. Bell peppers are one of the sweetest varieties of peppers and can... -
Ultimate blueberry ricotta pancake recipe
Blueberries are one of nature's most antioxidant rich foods and, especially now that they are in season, we should eat them as much... -
Homemade essential oil air fresheners
The number of home fragrance products available today is staggering. There are scented candles, potpourri, scented sprays, oil... -
Zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta and basil recipe
Edible flowers are undeniably fun. What makes them even more exciting is when they are versatile and delicious as well. Zucchini... -
Radish recipes for summer
They are not exactly a stop-in-your-tracks kind of produce item. They don't have the "wow" factor of, say, a gorgeous heirloom... -
Add some pizzazz to your beer this summer
There is not much that is more refreshing on a hot summer day than a cold beer. Unless, that is, it is a cold beer cocktail. These... -
Antibacterial soap: Healthy or harmful?
Is antibacterial soap the best choice for our homes and families? The more germs and bacteria we kill, the better, right? But new... -
Dangers of nonstick cookware
Nonstick pans make cooking delicate foods like fish and eggs an easy task and cleaning them is a breeze. But many of these pans may... -
4 Creative savory strawberry recipes
Kiss goodbye those extra-jumbo mealy strawberries that are available year-round in the supermarkets. The season for sweet summer... -
3 Apricot cocktail recipes
When this sweet, velvety and luscious fruit comes into season, stock up! Not only are apricots great for snacking and baking, but... -
Spring pea and mint soup
Peas may not seem like much of a seasonal treat. We can buy them year-round by the pound in the freezer section, and they adorn... -
Vegan is love? A new children's book sparks controversy
"Vegan diets are healthier." "Vegan lifestyles are more ethical." We all hear and can understand that there is meaning behind these... -
3 Soft-shell crab recipes
When soft-shell crabs come into season, we just can't make them too many times. Whether we're pan-frying them, serving them in a... -
Elegant asparagus salad with prosciutto and poached egg recipe
Blogs, Twitter accounts and Pinterest boards are just starting to fill up with mentions of this spring staple. One of the surest... -
How your food choices can reduce your carbon footprint
Our modern food system has made obtaining food, and a wide variety of foods, undeniably more convenient. But is the environment... -
Celebrate spring with fava beans
They are nutty. They are creamy. They are so different from any other bean out there. And they are in season right now. They are... -
How to make your own exfoliating scrub
Face and body exfoliators can set us back more money than we might like, and they're often filled with laboratory-concocted... -
Kick off the growing season by joining a CSA
Joining a CSA is one of the easiest ways to obtain fresh, local and in-season produce. But what exactly are CSAs and what are the...
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