Sea Beans!

Sea Beans! I've found only at farmer's markets although I know there are other places that have occasionally carried them. I have so much more to say about these green, crunchy haricot verts of the ocean but I've been swamped this week. All I can say is that if you find these fantastic sea beans or sometimes called drift seeds, pick yourself up a bag! See this great link about sea beans for the information I wanted to give to you but don't have time to fully share. The Ballard Farmer's Market is where I saw them last.

Quick Tip on Cooking Them: Blanch in boiling water, stop the cooking in an ice-bath, toss lightly in olive oil and either eat them as is or them make a great salad or Asian soup addition.

Recipe Writing for EAT and DRINK in The Northwest Book 2

I've given myself a personal timeline to have a list of recipes for the next EAT and DRINK in the Northwest publication- but that was Monday. I did happen to make a list of 14 possible recipes on Monday, that I think would be fun, summery and above all, delicious. The list will be a work in progress for a week I think. I have to tell you that I'm thinking about recipes the way a person would obsess about research of a foreign country they are about to visit. I think about different ingredient possibilities almost hourly. With so many wonderful ingredients to choose from in the summer months- how can one possibly choose? What amazing fruit or vegetable gets left out? Then there is the other side of the coin, will people want to experiment with fiddle head ferns and sea beans like me? If it's a good recipe- then I say yes!