Young Scordo’s First Experience with Fennel Like most foods I love today, my first introduction to fennel was a catastrophe.  My mother recalls a Christmas Eve dinner back in 1981 when a young Scordo (viz., me) erupted in a temper tantrum to end all temper tantrums when it was suggested by an inebriated uncle that he try a piece of […]

(photo: fennel salad with radish and feta) By now most of you are well aware of my passion for lazy weekend lunches (see my tomato salad and sardine lunch and leftover salad).  Optimally, a lazy weekend lunch is consumed under a bit of shade (with temperatures in the mid 70’s), with a loving family, a beautiful bottle of wine (yes, […]

If you’re looking for a hardy salad to satisfy your hunger during the winter months, look no further than my all time favorite snow-month salad: Fennel, Honey Crisp Apple, and arugula Salad.   Lets start with the ingredients: – 1 medium sized fennel (you should be able to find this vegetable at most markets; here on the East coast it’s […]