I would venture a guess that most of you who read this newsletter, like I, mark the progress of the year at least somewhat with food. Even in the food nadir of the 70's and 80's our internal food calendar was somewhat functional. Few people ate pumpkin pie in June and people in Jersey have always been excited when our beloved Jersey Tomatoes are in season. But these were broad strokes. To be completely honest, when I was a kid, I didn't know that there was a "season" for strawberries or blueberries. They were always just there on the supermarket shelf. I didn't know there was a season for morels. But then again, I didn't know what a morel was.
This week's kitchen calendar is marked by Soft Shell Crabs hitting their stride. We've had a few here and there but now they're big and plentiful and here for a while. Softies are being served as an appetizer in Stage Left with a Jerk Pineapple, Cilantro with a hint of Jalapeno. You can also get a Softie Sandwich at the Stage Left Bar. In Catherine Lombardi, you'll find Softies atop House-Made Garlic Chive Fettuccine with Lemon and Capers.
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