The morel mushroom is characterized by a somewhat earthy and sometimes nutty flavor, a spongy texture and a conical, honeycombed shape. Chicken meal with corn features simple tastes Those with a taste for fresh corn who are eyeing the calendar and looking forward to the arrival of local crops may wish to note that supplies are already available. Amid the showy reds of strawberries and tomatoes, the sunshine sweetness of corn and the graceful elegance of asparagus and artichokes, bumpy cucumbers are the wallflower of the summer garden. But on a hot, humid day, the cucumber outshines its showier counterparts. There's nothing more cool and refreshing than a plateful of sliced cukes, lightly salted and splashed with vinegar.
Cucumbers are mostly water, so they're a perfect thirst quencher.
They also are cheap, plentiful and readily available during their summer growing season. That's the ticket for summer dining. Right now, we have an abundance of mint in the restaurant's organic garden in Longmont, and I'm investigating ways to use some of that in desserts. Grilled Portobello and Vegetable Stacks take about half an hour to cook, using a grill or broiler. The recipe is from the Mushroom Council.