Nichelle Newsletter
Happy Easter! For me, Easter is a holiday traditionally centered around food, family and wearing pastels. One thing that I really this year miss my mom’s deviled eggs. Hopefully, I will have them next Easter. You know what’s good with deviled eggs?! Bacon jam.
Greg Crafter Is Turning Walls Into Gardens
When I think of hydroponic gardens, I immediately think of the show, Weeds. Greg Crafter is changing that with his business, Produce’d. Greg is based in Atlanta and he sells hydroponic systems as well as a variety of herbs, plants and fertilizers. Lia Picard wrote about his business for Food and Wine.
The Jewish Roots of Old Bay Seasoning
Old Bay seasoning is synonymous with crab cakes. Learn about the history and the Jewish roots of Old Bay seasoning. It’s interesting because shellfish is not considered kosher according to the Torah.
Try Crunching on Chapulines, or Roasted Grasshoppers
I have never eaten a bug on purpose. Chapulines is an Oaxacan delicacy and a good source of protein. Jose Ralat writes about chapulines in Texas Monthly.
Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog Cooking
Did you see the Chef’s Table episode about Rodney Scott? Watch it on Netflix and then read this interview of Rodney about whole hog barbecue and family.
Bookshop
I keep adding foodie books to my Bookshop including Rodney Scott’s new book.
Peaches
Check out the latest episode of my podcast where I talk about peaches and voter suppression.