Ready for Radishes

By Lori Powell
For One or Two Bites, a blog for singles and couples

One of my favorite late-afternoon snacks at this time of the year when the weather starts to heat up is radishes, spread with a little high-quality unsalted butter at room temperature and sprinkled with flaked sea salt. The natural peppery bite of the radish offers a great contrast to the sweet, creamy butter.

I keep radishes at the ready by cleaning them, trimming the stems (keeping a little bit on the end as a handle) and storing them in a container in water in the fridge, covered. This way, they keep crisp and cold. Also, you always have something on hand for an impromptu visit from a friend or neighbor. Simply pat the radishes dry and cut them in half, if desired.

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