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

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

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

It’s that time again, the moment for ramps…over at Smitten Kitchen check out this recipe for ramp pizza.

Buzzfeed gives 23 Asparagus recipes. It’s a spring thing.

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]

Spoon Fork Bacon gives Blistered Shishito Peppers. Grab some at your local farmer’s market and get to work.

Mark Bittman gives us 9 ways to make the most of an artichoke.

[Photo Via: Fuck Yeah Artichokes]

Saveur gives a bunch of tasty-looking recipes for spring peas.

Food 52 gives Orange-Fennel Mostarda. Sounds good to me.

Alexandra gives Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary and Thyme (crispy or not).

Serious Eats gives: Spring Salad of Asparagus, Ramps, Snap Peas, and Peas, with Poached Egg and Lemon Zest Vinaigrette.

[Photo Credit: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt]

Food 52 offers 10 classic pasta recipes.

House to Haus gives New York-style Coffee Cake.

Food 52 gives 9 simple spring salads including this one: Pea Shoot and Baby Arugula Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette.

David Lebovitz does Guacamole.

“V” is for vinaigrette!

The best way to to boil an egg from Food 52.

Hungry Ghost Food + Travel gives a winter citrus coffee cake.