It started with dill. Since god willing, my puny herb garden thrives despite my brown thumb; I wanted to plant dill. And, of course, use it in a recipe –…

The dishes that grace our table every day. The relishes that are woven into our meals. The condiments that are integral to our cuisine. We take them for granted.

On the day I made my classic hummus and served it with sourdough crackers to my family’s delight (sourdough baked goods have been a big hit!), I realized that almost…