As with you, my first reaction on learning that murder hornets had come to the United States was that incredibly, 2020 had just gotten worse.  My second reaction was, “I wonder how they taste?” I’m not a big eater of insects.  I’ve had the chapulines (grasshopper) tacos at Oyamel here in Washington, one of the restaurants owned by Jose Andres, my choice for the Nobel … Continue reading Recipes for Murder Hornets

It’s fair to say that I am not a great fan of kale as a general rule.  In discussing greens, I have rated it below mustard greens, turnip greens, collards, and grass clippings.  Kale is awful in salads.  I certainly have an open mind about foods, however.  Kale can be useful in soups, where its flavor and texture are overwhelmed by other ingredients; indeed, I’ve … Continue reading Kale that Tastes Great!