☀️ Hello, summer! Corn cups + garlic scape season is here.

Published 12 days ago • 1 min read

This week: Try my popular corn cup recipe and get to know garlic scapes.

Hi Reader,

It’s official: summer is here!

Now, if only the weather would catch up… Every time I go for a walk after work, it’s still chilly and windy. Hopefully, some proper sunny days are around the corner.

🍽 In the Kitchen
I’ve started re-testing some of my go-to summer recipes and have a couple of new ones in the works too. Stay tuned for those!

🫜 In the Garden (on YouTube)
I harvested my very first watermelon radish and was completely surprised by the vibrant pink interior.
👉 Watch it here

You’ll find my Mexican-Style Corn Cups below—perfect for potlucks or BBQs—plus a brand-new Garlic Scape Pesto recipe. And if you’re not familiar with garlic scapes, there’s a quick explainer to get you started.

Have a lovely weekend, and thanks for being here!

P.S. If you’re new around here, welcome! 👋 You can catch up on my previous editions right here.

A clear cup full of Mexican-style corn with cheese.

Mexican-Style Corn Cups

These Mexican corn cups — also known as esquites or elote en vaso — are creamy, zesty, and loaded with grilled corn, lime, mayo, and Cotija cheese.

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A garlic-shaped bowl full of garlic scape pesto, surrounded by fresh curly garlic scapes.

Garlic Scape Pesto (new!)

While I love a classic basil pesto, this ultra-garlicky garlic scape version is something I look forward to every summer. It’s bursting with flavour, and I only get to make it once a year.

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A curly garlic scape growing from a hardneck garlic plant in the garden.

What are Garlic Scapes?

These curly green shoots are a seasonal specialty, offering mild garlic flavour and a range of culinary possibilities.

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