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Szechuan Yellow Bean Slammers
Do you have gorgeous summer beans that need to be used? Do you like a lot of heat? Then you’re going to love this recipe. We really love it –
CategoriesCondiments/Spices Featured Sauces
Making Homemade V8-Style Tomato Juice From Summer’s Tomato Harvest
(We’re still switching over to Word Press, so some older recipes haven’t appeared here yet. However, I received an email from a reader requesting this one from the vault, because
Summer Pasta with Asparagus and Mint
Mint is one of those things that you have, and kind of wonder what to do with. Sure, we all make mint juleps and maybe throw some fresh mint in
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Cheese Dessert Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Salad Vegetarian
Ginger’s Grilled Sugar Plum Salad
(Note: In no way was this salad endorsed by Jedd’s Aunt Ginger. However, since she gave me the sugar plums, I felt like she deserved a shout out. That said,
Maple Wasabi Chicken Skewers
A few weeks ago, we received some maple syrup in our CSA basket, as a little bonus. The people who run it, are all sorts of awesome. Coincidentally Jedd was
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Cheese Featured Holidays/Events Lunch
Potato, Turnip Greens, Cheddar and Thyme Tart
My newest green obsession is turnip greens. I want them in everything. They’re peppery and bright, and right now is the time when I can have as many as I
CategoriesBread/Baking Breakfast/Brunch Featured Vegetarian
Amazing Homemade Everything Bagels
I love recipes where I get to write, “the hardest part of this process is finding a place to put the second cookie sheet.” And that’s the case here. Hello,
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Seasoned Salt
The idea for these cookies came about like this: I was talking to our friend Steve on the phone, while we each were enjoying a cocktail. “So, I made something
CategoriesBreakfast/Brunch Featured Vegetarian
Cardamom, Cherry, and Dark Chocolate Granola
I lost my husband to rock and roll over this past weekend. Jedd was doing some recording with EEF in Boston, so I had the apartment – and, of course,
CategoriesChicken Condiments/Spices Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Pork Sauces
Blackberry Chipotle Sauce
Our grocery store had a sale on blackberries this week. So, now my crisper is full of them. Aside from the usual sweet treats, I thought it would be fun
Mom’s Rhubarb Crisp
When it comes to “tiny” kitchens, my parent’s camp in the 70’s won the gold star. Back when my folks converted my grandfather’s old shed into a little camp in
CategoriesBread/Baking Cheese Chicken Featured Salad
Chicken Panzanella Salad with Flax Seed Croutons
Flax seed croutons in a panzanella salad? Yes please. For years I wished I liked wheat bread. I know how good it is compared to white bread, but the taste
CategoriesDrinks Featured Holidays/Events
Rhubarb Mimosas: The Perfect Drink For a Party
There’s an old saying, “Simple syrup makes everything better.” Wait, that’s not an old saying? I just made it up? Busted. But simple syrup does make things delicious. Along with
CategoriesChinese Featured Salad Vegetarian
Cold Asian Salad with Apartment-Grown Corn Sprouts
We’ve had some big good life news. After nearly a decade in a small, dark little railroad-style apartment, we moved into a big new place with lots of light.
CategoriesBread/Baking Breakfast/Brunch Dessert
Chocolate, Almond and Goji Berry Bars
I love almonds. But now with the drought in California, eating them is making me feel a wee bit guilty. One little almond consumes a gallon of water. And together,
CategoriesDrinks
Appalachian Island Wah-Hoo!
My brother-in-law, Cheyenne, only gets back to our little state about once a year. But when he comes up for vacation, it’s like a little vacation for us too. This