I was surprised to learn that Clementines are in season right now. Being from Chicago, it’s difficult for me to grasp the concept that anything’s in season in January besides like… potholes.
But every year around Christmas, you’ll start to see these everywhere:
For the most part, I don’t have a discerning palate. I’m not one of those people who can take a bite of cheese or a sip of wine and instantly tell you what region it’s from. But I can always tell a Clementine from any other tangerine or orange.
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Regardless of our religion, we all know The Christmas Song, and its famous opening line:
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”
But have you ever actually tried to roast chestnuts? I haven’t. In the spirit of Christmas, and trying new things, I decided that this would be my year to finally make roasted chestnuts.
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Labor Day weekend is finally here. Finally.
This year, all I’ve wanted was for the summer to run its course as quickly as possible, in anticipation of the fall. Almost every weekend between now and January will be full of celebrations, get-togethers, and of course, opportunities to bake.
But for those of you who want to squeeze the last few drops out of summer, you will appreciate the very first installment of The Daily V – In Season.
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