Weekend Links and Salute Spring Produce Series Begins

It is safe to say that spring has arrived in my northern region. Rhubarb is sprouting in my backyard, fiddleheads are available at the market, and I know sweet strawberries are on their way.

Spring produce has to be the most divine of ingredients and easy to gush over. After months of awkward root vegetables, clumsy squash and pasty bulbs, arrives delicate pea shoots, blush-colored rhubarb and poised asparagus. It’s another class of fruits and vegetables entirely, and merits our full attention and appreciation.

Salute Spring!

This week launches our Salute Spring produce series, and I have assembled a team of experts to bring you their take on these ingredients. Here’s what coming up every day this week:

• Monday – Rhubarb with yours truly
• Tuesday – Peas with Megan of Stetted
• Wednesday – Artichokes with Shaina of Food for My Family
• Thursday – Strawberries with Cheri of Kitchen Simplicity
• Friday – Asparagus with Katie of Good life {Eats}

Next Sunday I’ll wrap the series with a round-up of recipes featuring these five favorite fruits and vegetables of the season. So don’t go anywhere!

Weekend Link Love

Here are a few articles and recipes that caught my eye this week:

• Portabella and Halloumi “Burgers” :: Shaina Olmanson on The Mushroom Channel
• Another Side of Tilapia, the Perfect Factory Fish :: The New York Times
• Roasted Tomato Feta Scones :: Savory Sweet Life
• 10 steps to smarter national nourishment (Canada) :: The Globe and Mail
• A New Brand of Mason Jars :: Food in Jars
• Creamy Tarragon Sauce Over Braised Chicken with Morel Mushrooms :: Spain in Iowa

Last but not least, Shannon has a new ebook! It’s titled Simple Food {for spring} and I can’t wait to jump into those recipes. It seems we share similar admiration for spring produce.

Have a wonderful Sunday, and if you’re a mom, Happy Mother’s Day!