This edition of Cooking Fresh celebrates the abundance of nightshades in our gardens and at farmers markets this summer. “Nightshades” is the common name for the flowering plant family Solanaceae, which consists of more than two thousand types of vegetables, spices, weeds, fruits, and other plants, many of which are not edible. Some of the most commonly consumed nightshade plants include tomatoes, tomatillos, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers. These foods are a rich source of nutrients and can add immense depth to the local summer cuisine.
Edible celebrates New Mexico's food culture, season by season. We believe that knowing where our food comes from is a powerful thing. With our high-quality, aesthetically pleasing and informative publication, we inspire readers to support and celebrate the growers, producers, chefs, beverage and food artisans, and other food professionals in our community.
