The sweet earthiness of tender pea shoots. The peppery bite of baby arugula. The rainbow explosion of fresh radishes. The bitter stench of homemade kale chips burning in the oven.
*Record scratch!*
Yes, I must confess that one of my annual spring traditions is an unpleasant one: I visit the local farmers’ market eager to buy fresh, leafy kale to make my favorite snack. And, then inevitably I get distracted when it’s in the oven, and it burns. Badly. Every time.