Korean Kimchi & More

Korean Kimchi & More

Next week we're celebrating the flavors of Korea! Both Caroll and Chef Sung are Korean American, and like to infuse a little Korean influence into many of our dishes. Be sure to try the Soup of the Week - Korean Hobak Juk. A satisfying cross between a soup and a porridge, it uses sweet squash to create a rich creamy texture that will help get you through these last days of winter. It even makes a great breakfast!

Holy Mackerel!

Holy Mackerel!

As we strive to keep you nourished and fulfilled throughout the dynamic weather of the northeast, it would be shameful for me to not feature one of my favorite sustainable fish, mackerel, as we experience the first bite of winter. This is one of the first times we've had a dark-fleshed, or rather, oily, fish on our menu. How best to buckle up for the windchill than armed with omega-3 from a fish that can withstand the frigid arctic waters. High in mono & polyunsaturated fatty acids, but low on saturated fats, it's good for cardiovascular health, regulates blood sugars and blood pressure, and improves cognitive function. If this is your introduction to dark fish, or perhaps haven't tried it in a while, I'm asking you to take a seasonal challenge; try some simply prepared grilled mackerel on the first cold days of January. Cold-weather cultures subsist on the stuff and they still manage wide smiles and rosy cheeks in the dark days of winter.

Turmeric + Tamarind

Turmeric + Tamarind

With the excitement of the holiday season comes the inevitable stress, lack of sleep, sweet indulgences, and the booze-caffeine roller coaster. It's no surprise that this coincides with cold and flu season. Keep your immune system strong with loads of veggies, warming mineral-rich vegetable and bone broth, and health-promoting herbs and spices. Our Red Lentil & Tamarind Soup is spiked with antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal turmeric to keep you feeling your best. Tamarind does its part too, helping with digestion and keeping inflammation at bay.