Consider the underestimated grape leaf. Each year, grape vines are cut back, and turn brown and woody, then emerge vivaciously fresh with green shoots in the late spring. These vines grow aggressively ...

Stuffed grape leaves, also known as dolmas, are a much beloved dish in both Mediterranean and middle eastern cuisine. While ...

Have you noticed that roasted red grapes have become a thing? Until a few years ago, I would have thought it crazy to cook them. To roast a grape rather than eating it in its luscious natural state ...

THERE IS SOMETHING deeply calming about stuffing a grape leaf. Trust me, I know. In the early months of the pandemic, I found solace in my kitchen and, to soothe my nervous system, began to fold and ...

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