Jennifer Jeffrey, San Francisco Bay Area

I have to be honest: most of the chocolate I buy ends up taking a short trip from the wrapper to my mouth, with no melting, mixing or baking in between. I'd like to think that this is because it's a crime to take complex, refined artisan chocolate and toss...

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Ready to bid adieu to cloudy skies and chilly winds? These spicy, saw-toothed greens can perk up your palate on the slow walk to spring.

What: Dandelion greens

When: March, for the best of the pick

How: Look for the smallest, most tender bunch of leaves. Chop off the tough stems. Rinse the lea... More>>