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Fresh Pea Puree

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Csilla Thackray shares a Fresh Pea Puree snack, perfect for happy hour in the springtime. You can use this creamy smooth recipe for on your favorite crackers or crostini. Though, feel free to serve a whole bowlful with an herb garnish on top if you so desire. 

Snow Peas vs English Peas in a Fresh Pea Puree

When you make a Fresh Pea Puree, the choice between snow peas and English peas makes a huge in the final flavor and texture. We recommend English peas for this recipe for its overall versatility. You get the classic sweet taste that shines through. Plus their texture, after cooking and pureeing, is typically more smooth and creamy. Snow peas though have a milder, more subtle sweetness and more vegetal flavor. Since you also puree the entire pod with snow peas (after removing the tough strings), the puree carries a fibrous texture in comparison to a puree solely from the English peas. While you can make a puree from snow peas there are setbacks. It will likely have a less intensely pea-like taste and needs to be strained very well to work. 

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Pea Puree Recipe

  • Author: Csilla Thackray
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The sweetness of peas in perfect in a puree on top of your favorite crackers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh peas
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tbs parsley leaf
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the fresh peas, heavy cream, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  2. Turn heat to low and let the cream reduce by half. Keep stirring as it reduces.
  3. In a blender, add the cooked peas & cream with the parsley leaf and blend on high.
  4. Finish with lemon juice and check for seasoning levels. Let puree, cool and serve on crackers or crostini.

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Recipes by Csilla Thackray
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Photography by Laura Petrilla

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Buckwheat Blini Recipe

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Buckwheat Blini served on a long plate with jam as a topping with a drink and a spoon on the side

If you’ve never tried a Buckwheat Blini then you’re in for a real treat when you bite into this freshly-fried appetizer or side dish. Think pancakes but somehow softer and even better with the capacity for sweet and savory toppings alike. For our recipe we crown these small rounds with a dollop of homemade creme fraiche and trout roe or caviar. It’s a little luxurious while still having that cozy home feeling. Try it for breakfast, brunch, or alongside a light dinner.

What is a Buckwheat Blini?

A Buckwheat Blini is a small, thin and lighter pancake that traditionally uses buckwheat flour. This special ingredient gives these delicious bites a distinctive nutty and almost earthy flavor. Originating in Eastern European cuisine, mostly Russian, blini are often yeast-risen. This means the result is a lightly spongy texture. Buckwheat flour, despite its name, is actually gluten-free so even those with dietary restrictions can enjoy this dish. If you’re looking for a savory topping we recommend smoked salmon, caviar, and sour cream. But for a sweet effect you can use jams or honey too.

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Buckwheat Blini Recipe

  • Author: Csilla Thackray
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This Russian pancake-like dish is even softer than regular pancakes with a delicious creme fraiche on top.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 egg yolks

For the creme fraiche:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk. Whisk together dry ingredients and add into liquid ingredients. Let ferment lightly in a sealed container for at least an hour. Make sure the container you chose is double the amount of batter because it will expand in size. Whisk one more time before making.
  2. To make, use a nonstick pan and pan spray. Spray the pan and warm over medium heat. Dollop one tablespoon of the batter into the pan – as many dollops as you can fit – and cook as though you are cooking a pancake.
  3. When cooked on one side, flip and allow the other side to cook. Continue until you have used all of the batter.
  4. Serve immediately with trout roe or caviar & creme fraiche.

For the creme fraiche:

  1. In a clean, plastic container, mix heavy cream and buttermilk. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and set aside for at least 24 hours until set. Refrigerate immediately. Use within 7-10 days.

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Salmon with Dill Butter Sauce and English Peas

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Salmon with Dill Butter Sauce and English Peas served on a white tray with herbs and lemons

This dish features flaky, perfectly cooked salmon served alongside tender, sweet English peas, generously drizzled with a brightening dill butter sauce. We’re infusing a rich, buttery sauce with the fresh, slightly tangy notes of dill. It’s a way to dress up your salmon while still letting the natural flavors come through. The sweet, springtime flavor of the English peas as a side complements both the fish and the sauce, adding a touch of seasonality. Every aspect is to balance the flavors and textures, making for a sophisticated yet still comforting meal.

Can I Use Frozen Peas in This Recipe?

If it’s outside of English peas season or you can’t find fresh ones at your local grocer, frozen peas are a perfectly suitable option. Frozen vegetables usually get frozen shortly after harvesting for preservation, so you’ll still get your dose of vitamins and minerals. When it comes to achieving the best flavor and texture, stick to cooking according to your package instructions. But, if you do want a slightly brighter green and crisper texture, you can blanch the frozen peas. Simply cook in boiling water for a minute or two, then immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process.

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Salmon with Dill Butter Sauce and English Peas

  • Author: Veda Sankaran
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The Dill Butter Sauce adds a bit of earthy freshness.

Ingredients

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  • 10 oz English peas boiled for 90 seconds and then placed in cold water bath
  • 1 tbsp + 7 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 large cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • ½ cup thinly sliced shallots
  • ½ lemon, juice
  • 4 sprigs of dill fronds
  • 2 tbsp capers with juice
  • Salt
  • 1 ¼ lb sockeye salmon fillet

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. To make the butter sauce, melt a tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan and add the garlic followed by shallots, and sauté until softened and very lightly golden.
  3. Place in the remaining 7 tbsps of butter. Once melted, pour in the fresh lemon juice and add the dill fronds, capers, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Place the salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with the butter sauce. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily. Right before serving, place the peas on top of and around the fish.

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Weatherbury Farm’s Buttermilk Cornbread

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Weatherbury Farm’s Buttermilk Cornbread on a skillet with berries, jam, and butter on the side

Indulge in a taste of award-winning tradition with Weatherbury Farm’s Buttermilk Cornbread. This recipe uses a consistent prize-winner at the Washington County Fair, their Wapsie Valley Open Pollinated Cornmeal and pastry flour. The result is a moist, flavorful cornbread with a delicate crumb and a touch of sweetness. It’s perfect for pairing with your favorite Southern dishes or enjoying as a comforting snack when you slather it with butter.

What Makes Weatherbury Farm’s Cornmeal and Pastry Flour so Special?

Weatherbury Farm grows its own grains, and in the case of their cornmeal, they use Wapsie Valley Corn, an open-pollinated heirloom corn variety. Heirloom varieties are often prized for their unique flavors and excellent textures. Weatherbury Farm also uses stone mills. Stone-milling grinds the grains more slowly and at a lower temperature to preserve more of the grain’s natural nutrients. Not to mention, all of this is with organic processes which means their grains are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers

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Weatherbury Farm’s Buttermilk Cornbread

  • Author: Weatherbury Farm
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Deliciously moist and fluffy skillet Buttermilk Cornbread from Weatherbury Farm.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup organic butter
  • 2/3 cup organic sugar
  • 2 free range eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup Weatherbury Farm cornmeal
  • 1 cup Weatherbury Farm pastry flour
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375. Grease 8” square pan or cast-iron skillet.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until blended and a few lumps remain. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Your April Horoscope for 2025

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April’s full Moon falls at 23° Libra, creating quite an interesting horoscope for this month of 2025. The degree the moon falls in, closely aligns with Spica – one of the brightest and most auspicious stars in the sky. The luminaries occupy the equinoctial signs of Aries and Libra, where the pace of change tends to quicken. Both lights are moving toward a tense square with Mars in Cancer, and all three signs share a common thread: impulse and urgency. There’s a distinct sense of needing to press on, even if the path ahead still holds questions.

The Full Moon in Libra for April 2025

A full Moon in Libra draws attention to matters of fairness, but not in the abstract. Libra’s symbol – the scales – is often invoked as shorthand for justice or balance, but this isn’t a self-leveling instrument. It’s the kind of scale that requires a human hand to hold, and with that comes responsibility. What we weigh, how we weigh it, and what we believe should count all depend on who’s doing the measuring. When the Moon is full in Libra, we’re asked to examine the frameworks we are already using to define fairness – not only in theory, but in practice.

Libra’s History

Anciently, Libra was a sacred place for Saturn, the planet associated with order, judgment, and the codification of law. Saturn’s affinity with this sign reminds us that balance isn’t passive – it’s something maintained through discipline and discernment. Later, Greek astrologers emphasized Venus as the ruler of Libra, and with that came a shift in emphasis toward civility, diplomacy, and the social graces that smooth our shared life. In this light, Libra becomes not only the sign of justice, but of cultured restraint – where Beauty is treated as a virtue, not an accessory.

With this full Moon, we can expect such themes to come to a head – not out of nowhere, but in situations already in motion. Conversations about fairness, order, and civility may take on new urgency, especially where they’ve been percolating for release. The work now isn’t just about restoring equilibrium, but understanding how our own orientation to reality shapes what we perceive as being balanced.

The Influence of Mars

Both the Sun and Moon are moving toward a square with Mars in Cancer, sharpening the emotional edge of this full Moon. Mars, already prone to heat and agitation, becomes more reactive when stirred by the lights – and in Cancer, its expression can be indirect, defensive, or emotionally charged. Frustrations simmer beneath the surface, and responses may arrive with more force than the situation seems to warrant.

This configuration can signal a turning point in situations where resentment has been building. Impatience, irritability, and impulsive behavior may arise, especially where we feel our needs have been overlooked or our boundaries crossed. Physical tension, sleep disturbances, or sudden emotional flare-ups are not uncommon under this influence.

But this isn’t a call to suppress discomfort – rather, it’s a prompt to examine what’s truly being stirred. Both the Sun and Moon squaring Mars invite reflection about how communities tend to act under pressure, and where pent-up energy needs a more constructive outlet. Movement helps. So does honesty, with ourselves and others. Used well, this influence offers courage and clarity – but it will take discipline to meet conflict without feeding it.

Venus’ Placement in April 2025

Venus is beginning to slow her pace, preparing to station direct after several weeks of retrograde motion. In astrology, Venus signifies our appetite for beauty, connection, and ease – the parts of life that give softness its shape.

Pleasure, in Venus’s domain, is not something to be explained or justified; it’s a good in its own right. But when Venus turns retrograde, that pleasure can slip into the realm of temptation. What once delighted may suddenly feel uncertain, complicated, or hard to access. This is often a time when old patterns resurface – and not uncommonly, so do old flames. (Did your ex reach out during this retrograde? Or were you the one who pressed send?) Venus retrograde doesn’t always bring reunion, but it does ask us to reexamine why we were drawn to what we were – and whether it still holds appeal once the shine wears thin.

This station falls in close company with Saturn – not for the first time, but the third. Venus and Saturn have traced this path together twice before: once as an opening, then again in reconsideration. Now comes the final word. Agreements, affections, and attachments formed or tested under this influence carry a sobering weight. Saturn lends longevity, but not without cost. Whatever remains standing now has earned its place – through patience, maturity, and no small amount of self-honesty. Globally, stalled alliances and economic decisions may begin to move again, but they’ll move cautiously. The tone is serious, but not severe – and what proceeds from here does so on sturdier ground.

A Little About Spica in Astrology

This full Moon falls tightly aligned with Spica, the brilliant star in the Virgin’s hand – the sheaf of wheat, held out and offered. Among the fixed stars, Spica has long been associated with grace, artistic talent, and the kind of good fortune that’s cultivated, not merely bestowed. It speaks to skill, refinement, and the sweetness of effort ripening into reward. But under a full Moon, and especially one that moves quickly into tension with Mars, Spica’s symbolism is not all ease. There’s beauty here, but it isn’t untouched by strain.

The ancients considered Spica a gift-bearing star, one that brings reward from the tools we know how to use. In that sense, it’s less about luck and more about right timing, honed ability, and the willingness to meet the moment. A full Moon on Spica invites us to ask: what are we holding? What are we offering? And is it the right time to extend the hand?

In a lunation already asking us to reassess fairness, desire, and emotional heat, Spica acts as a reminder that grace is not weakness, and refinement is not avoidance. There’s power in moving with polish, in choosing one’s moment – and in knowing when beauty itself becomes a form of strength.

Seasonal Guidance for This Springtime Horoscope

Last month, we explored how spring’s warmth and moisture begin to reshape our dietary needs – a conversation we’ll continue across the season. But traditional systems of health remind us that food is just one part of the body’s dialogue with its environment. The conditions of the air we breathe and the patterns of sleep and waking we keep are equally vital to how we meet the changing season. As the natural world grows more animated, so too does the inner world – and it becomes especially important to maintain rhythm and moderation across these more subtle realms.

Air, in this context, is not only what we inhale but the entire quality of our surroundings: climate, ventilation, scent, and even sound. Fresh air is naturally invigorating in spring, but its effects vary depending on constitution.

How Spring Air Effects Your Zodiac Sign

For those of a fiery temperament – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius – spring’s rise in warmth can overstimulate, making quiet moments in still air especially beneficial. Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) do well to gently increase exposure to breezes and outdoor walks, especially in the late morning when the day’s warmth is rising. Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) may feel unsettled by cool, damp air and can benefit from warming aromatics like clove or lavender. Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) align most easily with the season, but that ease can invite overexposure – opening windows is good, but so is knowing when to close them.

An Emphasis on Resting

Sleep, too, shifts with the season. Spring’s longer days often shorten rest – not always by design, but by the pull of increasing light. A steady sleep-wake rhythm is especially important now. Fire signs tend to override fatigue and may need reminders to slow down before bed. Earth signs often hold to their habits but benefit from keeping sleep slightly lighter to prevent sluggishness. Water signs may find it harder to rise early, needing warmth and gentle motion to start the day. Air signs tend to suffer from inconsistency; structure and a defined wind-down ritual will help anchor rest. Across all types, an evening meal that’s warm but not heavy, and a quiet hour before bed, make a tangible difference.

How Your Diet Matters

Food remains the backbone of seasonal care, supporting our ability to harmonize with the atmosphere and adjust our energy levels. A warming breakfast can help restore rhythm after restless sleep; lighter meals in the evening set the tone for restful nights. Herbs, too, bridge the gap: an infusion of lemon balm, chamomile, or tulsi (also called holy basil) may help calm the mind and steady the breath. As we continue through spring, let this month be a reminder that the body is porous to its environment – and small shifts in air and rest often shape how well we thrive.

The Sabian Symbol for 23° Libra: A Third Wing on the Left Side of a Butterfly

This evocative image speaks to imbalance and overcompensation – the kind that doesn’t just impede movement, but reshapes what movement is even possible. Wings should suggest uplift, elegance, and escape. But a third wing – especially one placed on the left, the side historically associated with the body and the material realm – introduces a kind of awkwardness. Something excessive or misaligned is drawing focus downward, not upward.

This degree often coincides with brilliance that skews asymmetric – gifts that don’t translate cleanly, or instincts that run ahead of logic. We might find ourselves flapping but not flying, pulled into action before balance has been found.

There’s also beauty here: fragility, oddity, and the imperfect genius of adaptation. But it’s a reminder that too much of a good thing, when poorly distributed, can become a liability. Watch where effort is piling up without traction. Recenter. Simplify.

What Does April’s Full Moon in Libra Mean for Your Sign?

This full Moon forms a tense square with Mars, stirring urgency and sharpening emotional responses – especially where action has been delayed. At the same time, it falls on Spica, one of the sky’s brightest stars, bringing themes of grace under pressure and the rewards of practiced restraint. Venus, ruler of Libra, is now stationing direct after weeks of retrograde motion, marking a turn in the road for relationships, beauty, and the role of pleasure in daily life.

Let’s explore where this full Moon is focusing attention for your sign.

Your April Horoscope for 2025

Aries

The Sun is moving through your sign, while the full Moon activates your house of relationships. You may feel steady, while others seem in flux – try not to take their turmoil personally. Mars, your ruling planet, presses in from the fourth house, stirring old frustrations or domestic tension. If energy feels bottled up, movement helps – even small acts of physical release. You’re not being ignored; others are weathering storms of their own. Give things a little space. They’ll be back on even ground soon.

View the perfect menu for Aries’s zodiac sign here!

Taurus

You’re juggling two tracks right now: one marked by steady effort with little acknowledgment, and another where inventive ideas seem to spark progress out of nowhere. Both are real. Professional efforts are favored under this full Moon, so give them your focus – but don’t overlook how tone shapes outcome. With Mars in your communication house, it’s easy to sound sharper than you mean to. A softer approach may yield better results. You don’t need to push to be heard.

Gemini

The best news may be the simplest: things are starting to feel more manageable. Constraints in your professional or public life are loosening, and opportunities are opening up – especially in areas that benefit from creative or adaptive thinking. But don’t mistake momentum for a free pass. Mars is still active in that part of your chart that charges interest for every dollar spent (literally and figuratively). One more note: if you owe someone an apology or overdue acknowledgment, this is a good time to clear the air.

Cancer

The Moon lands in your 4th, drawing you inward just as professional (or more public) demands intensify. It may feel like everything’s happening too fast, and your instinct might be to retreat. (Crabs do have their shells for a reason.) But the Sun’s position suggests meaningful progress is possible – especially if you stay strategic. Mars in your sign stirs up agitation, but it can also fuel bold choices. Don’t let impatience win out. Measured action will come from smart, lasting, impactful compromises. Ask for what you need!

View the perfect menu for Cancer’s zodiac sign here!

Leo

You’re overdue for something that widens your world – new ideas, skills, or experiences that shake up the familiar. Travel could be part of that, but so could study, spiritual inquiry, or re-engaging with a long-neglected curiosity. The urge for novelty is real. If work feels unstable, don’t panic – Uranus is still moving through that part of your chart and making its presence known. Let change happen. Just don’t forget that what you feed your mind matters as much as where you spend your time.

View the perfect menu for Leo’s zodiac sign here!

Virgo

This full Moon may help put an end to recent confusion around money or relationships – or both. Either way, momentum is shifting in your favor. You’re entering a window of career opportunity, but what’s offered may carry more weight than it first appears. Take your time. Ask good questions. Make sure you’re saying yes to what you can truly sustain. With clearer ground beneath you, you’re better positioned now to choose well and follow through. Eclipses are coming this fall, so prepare now for a few shakeups around your birthday.

View the perfect menu for Virgo’s zodiac sign here!

Libra

With the Moon in your sign and the Sun opposite in Aries, the relationship axis is fully lit – but this time, the questions center on you. What do you need to feel steady, clear, or seen? Mars at the top of your chart can stir frustration in public or professional settings, so be tactful if tempers rise. Venus and Saturn in your sixth house suggest that stability is on the horizon for you, but it will likely still feel like work. Time spent with pets and in self-care routines should be welcome!

View the perfect menu for Libra’s zodiac sign here!

Scorpio

Energy is coming at you from all directions, and the pressure to act may be building fast. Mars, your traditional ruler, is about to enter Leo – and you may be gearing up for a bold move. That’s not necessarily a problem, but make sure you’re not solving today’s tension in a way that recreates it next week. This lunation is full of cardinal push, but you’re a fixed sign: go at your pace. Sustainability matters more than speed, a lesson you usually are there to teach others!

View the perfect menu for Scorpio’s zodiac sign here!

Sagittarius

I can imagine you are celebrating spring! This full Moon shouldn’t throw any curveballs, but a few themes are worth watching. Overspending or overindulging could catch up with you if you’re not careful. Domestic life may have felt a little wobbly lately, but the spin is slowing – you can help it along by leaning into honest conversations and shared routines. Social invitations are well-starred now, and a little fun is encouraged. Just know your limits. Balance, not excess, is where you’ll feel most like yourself.

View the perfect menu for Sagittarius’ zodiac sign here!

Capricorn

Mars churns tension in the 7th house of the other party in one-on-one dynamics. People are going to feel chaotic or reactive right now – but that doesn’t mean you need to play into that. You likely have a clear sense of what’s needed, even if it risks conflict. Don’t let fear of disruption keep you from steering things forward. Venus is now stationing direct on Saturn, your ruling planet: signs of reward and right timing are near. Keep your feet, and call on friends who are there to counsel.

Aquarius

We touched on this last month, and now the theme is ready to close. Some part of your financial world has felt awkward or strained, but that’s beginning to shift. What’s changing now doesn’t need a spotlight – in fact, your best moves may be the quiet ones. You’re allowed to have plans without announcing them. Let your ideas take root in private before inviting critique. This is a good time to let the good things land so you can reallocate resources (time, energy, money), and work smarter behind the scenes.

View the perfect menu for Aquarius’ zodiac sign here!

Pisces

Venus is now stationing direct in your sign, right on Saturn – a third and final pass that brings clarity around the emotional labor you’ve been carrying. If a relationship has felt one-sided, that’s no longer easy to ignore. You may be tempted to give more to “make it work,” or perhaps that’s what you’ve asked of them. No one is here to be the solution to someone else’s struggle. Some bonds only deepen when we stop asking one person to do all the holding.

View the perfect menu for Pisces’ zodiac sign here!

Bio

Wade Caves, based in Brooklyn, NY, is an astrological consultant and educator specializing in problem-solving applications of astrology. He teaches astrological divination and astronomy at the School of Traditional Astrology. Wade also publishes his work on world astrology through Skyscript’s In Mundo publishing desk and hosts the World Astrology Summit, a conference dedicated to the advancement of astrology for global problem-solving. Website: wadecaves.com • skyscript.co.uk/inmundo. Email: hello@wadecaves.com.

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Recipes for Seasonal Ramps and Greens

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A green picnic table with a Caesar salad, garlic knots, and beans and greens bowl on top.

Spring is a funny thing in Western Pennsylvania. Most years, winter turns to summer in a ten-minute changeover from slush to 85-degree weather. That rush of heat and light awakens Mother Nature and the first delicious foods of a new growing season appear – like wild ramps, spring lettuces, and other tender shoots and sprouts.

The combination of these recipes together can create a hearty meal for the whole family. This return of fresh flavors is one of my favorite times of year, and I wanted to share a few of my best-loved easy-to-make recipes with TABLE readers. Plus, try the recipe for the Ramp Butter Garlic Knots pictured below, here.

Recipes Using Seasonal Ramps and Greens

Angelo’s Veggie-friendly Caesar Salad

Two plates of caesar salad with seasonings all over on a green table.

This veggie-friendly take on the classic skips the anchovies without sacrificing the creamy, tangy goodness you love. With crisp romaine, a bold garlic dressing, and plenty of Parmesan, it’s a fresh, satisfying salad that’s perfect as a starter or a light main.

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Angelo’s Veggie-Friendly Caesar Salad

  • Author: Kate Romane
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Description

No anchovies here!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mustard
  • 3 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • Salt and heavy pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups blended olive oil
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • Gem lettuces
  • Radicchio
  • Toasted breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Blend mustard, garlic, and lime juice in a food processor.
  2. Add salt and pepper.
  3. Slowly add blended olive oil first, then Parmesan cheese and olive oil. This makes a big batch that will keep in the fridge for a few weeks.
  4. Toss fresh gem lettuces and radicchio with a couple of tablespoons of dressing and top with breadcrumbs.

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Beans and Greens

This beans and greens bowl is made to be your new comfort dish for those cozy nights in. Made with tender cannellini beans, seasonal leafy greens, and a savory broth infused with garlic and spices, it’s a nourishing dish that’s the perfect go-to. Weekday meal prepping loves this recipe. This classic Italian-inspired bowl is both satisfying and endlessly adaptable.

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Beans and Greens

  • Author: Kate Romane
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Description

Nothing is better than sitting down to a bowl of slow-cooked greens.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • ½ cup sliced carrot
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 cans of cannellini beans, rinsed
  • ½ bunch sage
  • ½ cup roasted tomato
  • Salt, pepper and chili flake, to taste
  • 3 lemon slices
  • 2 bunches kale, cleaned and chopped
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Sauté garlic and carrots in olive oil until they begin to brown.
  2. Add water, beans, sage, tomato, salt, pepper, chili flakes and lemon slices.
  3. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. Add kale and steep till desired doneness.
  5. Serve with slotted spoon.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan, zest, more chili and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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Styling by Ana Kelly
Photography by Adam Milliron

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Beet Gravlax

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Anna Franklin
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Thinly sliced salmon and beets to made a Beet Gravlax in a teal bowl surrounded by greens.

For this Beet Gravlax, head to your favorite purveyor of seafood and pick up a gorgeous piece of salmon. Then head to your local farmer’s market to stock up on fresh beets and other goodies. Before heading home, stop in at a local distiller for a lovely bottle of gin. When you get back to the kitchen, sip alight gin and tonic while you prepare this easy-to-make recipe for gravlax – a kind of cured salmon. 48 hours later, plate your salmon with spicy microgreens, fresh yogurt, and slices of toasted bread. Share it with friends around the brunch table or keep it all to yourself. We won’t say a word

What is Gravlax?

Gravlax is a Nordic dish that uses a cured salmon in a fairly simple yet still elegant preparation. You cure fresh salmon fillets with a mixture of salt, sugar, and often other spices like pepper or juniper berries. This curing process, which typically lasts for several days, draws out moisture and results in a firm, silky texture featuring a delicate, savory taste. Unlike smoked salmon, gravlax is not cooked or smoked, relying solely on the curing process to preserve and flavor the fish.

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Thinly sliced salmon and beets to made a Beet Gravlax in a teal bowl surrounded by greens.

Beet Gravlax

  • Author: Anna Franklin
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Description

Who knew curing could be such a delicious process?

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb salmon, boneless and skinless
  • 3 medium-sized fresh beets, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup Kosher salt, not table salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp locally distilled gin
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp juniper berries (optional)
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds

Instructions

  1. Begin by peeling and dicing 3 medium sized beets. This should yield around 7 oz of beets.
  2. Place chopped beets, salt, sugar, coriander, black peppercorns, lemon zest, and gin, into a food processor. Pulse until soupy but still thick and somewhat chunky.
  3. On a sheet pan, place a long piece of plastic wrap vertically. Place another long piece of plastic wrap horizontally.
  4. Pour about ⅓ of the mixture onto the plastic wrap and use a rubber spatula to spread it across. It should be evenly distributed and thick enough to not see through it.
  5. Pour another ⅓ – ½ of the curing mixture onto the exposed skin side of the salmon and, again, use the rubber spatula to spread it. Be liberal in your use of the curing mixture and make sure all of the salmon is covered.
  6. Wrap the salmon in the plastic wrap as you would a burrito. First wrap one horizontal side, then tuck in both vertical sides, then the other horizontal side. Take another long piece of plastic wrap and giving it a second wrap to prevent excess leakage.
  7. Place the salmon flat in the refrigerator in a container or sheet pan. Wait 48 hours or more.
  8. When ready to serve, slice thinly with a sharp knife.
  9. Plate with fresh yogurt or sour cream, fresh avocado slices, quinoa, capers, chive flowers, and fresh, spicy microgreens like nasturtiums.

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Photography by Dave Bryce

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The Top Fashion Trends of Spring 2025

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Kylie Thomas
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A woman in a white skirt pulls up her skirt to reveal black boots beneath it.

This season’s 2025 spring fashion trends to watch (and wear!) offer a refreshing take on old vs new, quiet vs bold, and the brave reimagining of vintage. We’re excited to see a turn toward breathing new life into found vintage pieces collected over a lifetime, so dust off grandma’s pill box hat and mom’s early ’80s earrings, because in this story we share a vision of reinvention to accomplish some of the season’s most notable trends. As the saying goes, we can’t move forward without looking back.  

Spring Green 

A woman wearing a green spring fashion leather coat with a chunk chain neckalce.

Topshop Vinyl Trench in khaki. Morrow & Dean Talia Linen Maxi Dress, Hazel Lariat and Chain Necklaces. Eons Vintage Snake Embossed Belt. Hey Betty Vintage Faux Gator Purse.

The “it” color of the season’s hopeful shades, from apple to army and pistachio to chartreuse, offers an uplifting outlook packed with a verdant reptilian punch.

Romantic Edge 

A woman in a blue button up top in spring blue colors.

Maxalto Petit Pois Brocade Jacket, Eon’s ’80s Gilt Gold Earrings, and Hey Betty Pearl necklace.

Inspired by the decadent details of centuries before, romance is back with a modern edge. Imagine palace meets punk, where layered textures and fiercely detailed fabrics steal the show.  

A blonde woman in a pale blue hat and blue oriental top.

Eon’s Vintage Silk Pill Box Hat and ’80s Gilt Gold Earrings.

A woman in a white skirt pulls up her skirt to reveal black boots beneath it.

Magnolia Pearl Eyelet Skirt, Black Lace Skirt (layered underneath), and Papucei Damen Stiefeletten Boots.

A woman holds a white bag with a blue scarf tied around it as she wears a spring white skirt.

Hey Betty ’50s Acrylic Box Purse and Blue Silk Scarf. Weisshouse rugs throughout.  

Track Star 

A woman in a puffy fashion trend shirt and blue plaid skirt wit white sneakers on.

Maxalto 3.1 Philip Lim Sweatshirt Combo Dress, MODA Adidas Originals x Wales Bonner Croc Small Bag and Superstar Sneakers, Morrow & Dean Silver Twist Hoop Earrings, Hey Betty Vintage Pink Sunglasses, and Socks, stylist’s own.

Sport-inspired classics flooded the Spring 2025 runways. From classic track jackets worn in unexpected ways to the return of the bowling bag, sporty prep is here to stay. 

A woman wears a spring yellow track jacket with a blue bag wrapped around her back.

Mello & Sons Yellow Track Jacket and MODA Adidas Originals x Wales Bonner Croc Small Bag.

A person wears blue joggers with fashion Adidas shoes and an Adidas duffle bag.

MODA Adidas Originals x Wales Bonner Duffle Bag and Superstar Sneakers, and Vestis Striped Gitman Vintage Oxford Shirt. 

Global Threads 

A man leans against a table in layered spring jackets and jeans with sunglasses on as well.

Otto Finn Kantha Kimono Jacket. Mello & Sons Vintage Army Shirt Jacket, Tee Shirt, Vintage Levi’s 501 Jeans, and Converse Chuck 70 Sneakers. Vintage Sunglasses and Necklaces stylist’s own.  

Luxe layers meets toned down casual in this globally inspired look. Cultural textiles spanning Indian kantha, military twill and all-American denim create an overtly cool and curated vibe.  

Luxe Lace 

A woman in a long neutral dress holds a brown clutch bag in her hand with brown sandals on to match.

Hey Betty Vintage Silk Slip Dress and ’70s Beaded Bag. Maxalto Ulla Johnson Aurelia Turtleneck and BiBi Lou Ballet Flat. Lace Socks, stylist’s own. 

Across runways, the reinvention of undergarments as statement outer-garment pieces reigned supreme. Lacy hosiery and slip dresses in a soft cosmetic-inspired palette offered a welcome surprise that blurred the lines between intimacy and public persona. 

Masculine Monochrome 

A man in a blazer jacket with a neutral shirt underneath, gold chains, and spring sunglasses.

Vintage Burberry Glen Plaid Topcoat, necklaces and sunglasses, stylist’s own.

Head-to-toe tonal dressing is here to stay! This season, the effortless, no-brainer trend turns to a calming palette of camels, tans, and creams, anchored by deep browns and grays.  

A man looks down wearing a brown hat, brown blazer and holding brown sunglasses in his hand.

MODA Billy Reid Camel Sport Coat, Frame Tee Shirt and Open Weave S/S Shirt Adidas x Wales Bonner Cargo Pants.

A man wears black oxford shoes with khaki cargo pants.
A man in a brown blazer holds a pair of black sunglasses.

Rag & Bone Tucker Oxford Shoes, sunglasses, stylist’s own. 

Story by Danny Mankin
Fashion Photography by Laura Petrilla
Styled by Danny Mankin
Modeled by Lexi Ribar and Quincy Faña

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Cruze Architects and Drury Cabinetry Collaborate on a New Kitchen

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Kylie Thomas
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A new kitchen space by Cruze Architects with Drury Cabinetry in white, a metallic stove, and plants on the dining table.

Eighteen months might seem like a long wait for a new kitchen, but it was worth it, says the owner of the 100-year-old “fixer-upper” condo she bought in an historic East End high rise. Her working partners in the project, Cruze Architects and Drury Cabinetry, tell the tale.

Cruze Architects and Drury Cabinetry Collaborate on a New Kitchen

“It was an efficient process, given the scope and difficulty, shortage of trades [people] and permits,” she says. And then there were the challenges of heavy antique masonry, terra cotta tile laced with wiring and embedded in concrete, and a quaint freight elevator unequipped for lifting large cabinets and appliances.

Part of a Cruze Architects designed kitchen with a nook reading area, plants on the dining table, and a metallic stove between white counters.

The owner was drawn to the unit because of its “beauty and historic, serene vibe — its sense of place,” and she had a strong vision. But she knew she needed a team of professionals to “tease out” the concept. Architect Liza Cruze of Cruze Architects and Cruze Construction brought the vision to life, designing a modern but traditional kitchen that looks like it always was there. Liza’s husband Doug, an architect who focuses on building, was the problem solver, handling the gnarly structural, mechanical and plumbing issues.

“It was basically a bowling alley that needed articulation,” says Doug. One of the best things about being a married design/build team, he says, is that he and Liza talked about the project every night at dinner. They decided to bring cohesion to the space by using ceiling beams, both existing and new. “Some beams are hiding old beams; others are hiding electrical things,” Doug says.

A Drury Cabinet with a white countertop and gold sink fixture faucet.

Picking the Perfect Cabinets

Providing continuity is custom casework produced and installed by Dave and Jan Horner’s Drury Cabinetry in Unity Township near Latrobe. “I picked up Drury’s card in a hardwood store and went to talk to them,” Doug says. “They were incredible. In the future, I wouldn’t use anyone else.”

The beautiful but functional Drury cabinets use hardwood from Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. They’re set off by a glass-paned display unit that separates the kitchen from the dining area. Dave, who “will try anything” according to his wife, says installing cabinets to the architect’s specs was a challenge. “All the cabinetry had to line up with the coffers in the ceiling,” he says.

A dining area outside of the Cruze Architects new kitchen space which has a white dining table with black chairs and white walls.

Enhancing With Finishes Touches

The owner chose creamy colors, sourcing the custom paint from Donald Kaufman Colors in New York City, a consultant to major museums and architects. “As the light changes [from cooler to warmer] during the day, the room responds to it in a very alive way,” she says. She chose the brushed brass handles and other fixtures from Habitat Hardware in the West End Circle, and concrete floor tile that looks Victorian but is more durable from Tile and Design in Shadyside. The appliances, except for the range, are from Don’s Appliances.

A “secret” powder room hidden behind a bookcase, a cozy window seat with a great view, pantry spaces and ample stone countertops complete the renovated kitchen, providing a utilitarian, flexible and welcoming spot for the owner to cook, curl up with a book or entertain. Or for her cats to hang out.

A gold wall light sconce sits on a white wall above a green potted plant and white cabinets.

“We built a secret passageway for one cat to get from the kitchen cabinet into the hall closet,” Doug says, “and the cat uses it.” In fact, the owner might be able to blame her cats for prolonging the project. During construction, Doug says, “We spent a lot of time every night before we left covering up the holes in the wall so the cats wouldn’t disappear.”

Story by Susan Fleming Morgans
Photography by Erin Kelly
Design by Lisa Cruze, Cruze Architects
Cabinetry by Drury Cabinetry

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Féau Boiseries Finds a Balance Between Historic and Modern Interiors

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Keith Recker
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A modern and historic living room interior design by Féau Boiseries with white walls and paintings with pops of color.

Not long ago, the juxtaposition of the aggressively modern with the storied past was the stuff of controversy. Think back to the I. M. Pei glass pyramid at the Louvre, initially considered variously a joke, a potential eyesore, or the ego-fueled folly on the part of President Mitterrand. Today, the pyramid is a classic, and such pairings seem quite normal.

A modern and historic living room interior design by Féau Boiseries with white walls and paintings with pops of color.

Designer Michael S. Smith’s Park Avenue duplex with Féau Boiseries wall paneling, frames, and cornices in solid oak painted white, used as a backdrop for modern art and furnishings. Photo by J. Pepion.

Féau Boiseries Finds a Balance Between Historic and Modern Interiors

In interior design, the mashup is not always so dramatic, but the effects are still powerful. From a gallery/warehouse/atelier in Paris, Guillaume Féau runs the family business, Féau Boiseries, founded in 1875. His clients, a who’s who of interior designers, come to source paneling and architectural details with the grandeur of the past—although much of it is now reproduced in the company’s workshops and destined for spaces that are resolutely modern.

“More than 80% of my clients mix a classic background with modern furniture and modern art. And it could be with Kusama Murakami, with Warhol, or Basquiat paintings with Neoclassical period paneling painted in white. That mix creates a beautiful effect, and that’s what we try to achieve,” comments Féau.

He says the contrast magnifies what is special. Juxtaposition is sometimes more powerful than period-consistent rule following. Féau talks about a space where a Rothko was placed on wood paneling from centuries prior. “You have this fantastic dialog between your work as a wood carpenter and the Rothko—and the mix is very sexy and very powerful.”

Meanwhile, back at the Louvre, a new exhibition called Louvre Couture places haute couture outfits and accessories from 1960 to 2025 among masterpieces from Byzantium to the Second Empire in the department of Decorative Arts. Balenciaga meets medieval armor, Dolce & Gabbana in dialogue with an 11th-century Italian mosaic. As the French say, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.”

Story by Stephen Treffinger, Danny Mankin, Keith Recker, and Abbey Cook
Photo Courtesy of J. Pepion for Féau Boiseries

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