My inner Spring cleaning happens while at the sink with soapy hands, hanging up a pot, or grabbing the milk bottle from the fridge. In all these unspectacular, yet contemplative moments of just being, I come to terms with realities and the necessities of change.

Break out of your salad rut…

Jerusalem artichokes (also known as Sunchokes) are the ultimate “Imperfectly Delicious” vegetable: knobbly, undistinguished brown in color, and full of crevices where dirt can hide. But they are actually quite easy to prepare, tasty, and good for us.

What to do with an abundance of tomatoes? Here are two recipes to swoon over.