This past Saturday, my wife and I were invited to a dinner party at the local fine dining restaurant in downtown Champaign, Bacaro. It’s the only restaurant in town where I’ve seen a tasting menu. The chef there, Thad Morrow, initially opened a wine bar, but it quickly blossomed into a full service restaurant, opening [...]
fava beans
Fast Food: Fava Beans
A few weeks ago, while shopping at the Coop, I came across a vegetable I hadn’t prepared before–fresh fava beans. I’ve heard much praise for their buttery texture and nutty flavor, but I’ve only had dried favas which don’t have quite the same appeal. Fresh favas are a Spring delight, so get them if/when you [...]
