Berry nice.  I don’t think I’ve ever had golden raspberries. Wonder if they’s any good…but hell, they can’t be bad, right?

[Photo Via: No More Worrying]

Okay, you can’t get a good tomato yet but still, I love Alexandra’s simple, most delicious sandwich.

The Wife and I schlepped down to Union Square late Saturday morning and were happy we made the trip.

The market was gorgeous, flowers selling like hotcakes on the count of Mother’s Day.

And ramps! I found a guy, that’s all he was selling. I figured I’d buy a bunch and pickle the suckers. Which is what I did yesterday.

Spoon Fork Bacon gives Cinnamon Sugar Pastry Wheels.

Mmmmm’ok.

Alexandra gives Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake for Mother’s Day.

David Lebovitz does Brownies (with a little help from Katherine Hepburn).

Friday night, went to Eataly for bread and prosciutto; Saturday, the Farmer’s Market.

Garden & Gun gives Bourbon Pecan Pie just in the time for the Derby. 

Please, baby, baby, please.  Alexandra wins again–and so do we.

Because he’s not a guy who craves praise, I haven’t written about how much my pal Brad Lappin has done for the Banter. Let’s just say–in Damon Runyon terms–it’s more than somewhat. But now I’ve got a reason to share some news about Brad with you and there ain’t nuthin’ he can do about it.

This piece in the Denver Post says it all.

Well, almost all. You’ll want to watch this video, too. (And dig the recipe here.)

Needless to say if you find yourself in the Bolder-Denver area, check out the Bohemian Biergarten if you want to have a kick-ass soft pretzel.

I won’t lye.

(Follow Brad on Twitter.)

[Photo Credit:  Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post]

Food 52 offers 10 classic pasta recipes.

Baguette, anyone?

[Picture via: Roost]

Tarragon reminds me of visiting my grandparents in Belgium when I was a kid. That explains why I’m partial to it. It’s a strong flavor–the anise vibe isn’t for everyone–but works well with carrots, asparagus, artichokes, eggs, and chicken.

[Photo Credit: Luluto]

Yum fun via Ghost in the Machine.

More tastiness from Nicole Franzen: Papparedelle Scarpariello.

The Goddess Alexandra gives Butternut Squash and Crispy Sage Pizza.

Duh-rool.

Saveur goes behind the scenes at the Doughnut Plant.

[Photo Credit: Yelp]

From Nicole Franzen: Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms.

Food 52 gives Chamomile Lemon Cupcakes with Honey Buttercream Frosting. Why the hell not?

We can’t get enough of a good thing around here so why not jern the Carbonara Party over at Food 52?