Carrot Love

Let's Taco 'bout Carrot Season

Ah, carrots! Bright, extravagant, colorful - and often overlooked. They are a kitchen staple, of course, and many chefs and home cooks use them in multiple dishes on the simple basis that carrots add sweetness. These root vegetables can shine all on their own or take center stage. Here’s a tip for making a super simple carrot recipe at home:

Homemade Carrot Hummus: roast some carrots with a little salt. Then blend them in your food processor with tahini, a pinch of sugar, a bit of cumin (adds a lovely, nutty smokiness), a sprinkling of paprika, and a little water. You’ll get a lovely dish that is equally great as a dip or as a layer in your lunchtime sandwich or salad.

At Chaia, we celebrate vegetables in many forms. Right now we have both cooked and raw carrots gracing two springtime menu favorites: the Rainbow Carrot & Pea Shoot Taco with lemon ricotta, salsa de tomatillo crudo & fresh mint and our Carrot Kohlrabi Slaw (shown below) tossed in a sweet & spicy vinaigrette with fresh jalpeño and fresh herbs.

June is Pride Month

Thursday marks the start of Pride Month. Pride is a joyful celebration of all of the beautiful identities of the LGBTQ+ community. At Chaia, we are proud to partner with brave, trailblazing leaders driving change in each of their own unique communities.