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Parmesan Dill Oyster Crackers
One of the joys of our new living arrangement is that every night Mom, Jedd and I get together for a cocktail at 7:00 and we all unwind from our
Super Scrumptious Smoked Blueberry Old Fashioned
Super Scrumptious Smoked Blueberry Old Fashioned This year for Christmas, Keith the Elf* left Jedd a very special present under the tree. Jedd has become a bit of an enthusiastic
Ginger Wasabi Beet Green Chips
This spring we started a new tradition in the homestead, “Classic Movie Night.” Every Sunday night I made us deep dish pizza, while we dimmed the lights and just watched
Mexican Cream Cheese, A Love Story
Can this Mexican cream cheese change your life? Maybe not. But it definitely changed mine. Back when I was but a wee lass of 24, I had total confidence in
CategoriesDinner Featured Pasta Vegetarian
Quick, Easy, and Nearly Hand’s Off Creamy Pasta Sauce
At this point in time, we all know the droning intoned voice saying, “at this point in time” regarding the pandemic. So, “at this point in time,” sometimes I’ll order
CategoriesBreakfast/Brunch Cheese Dinner Featured Lunch Potatoes Side Dishes Tips and Techniques Vegetables Vegetarian
Parmesan Herbed Frico Potatoes
The joy of frico is simple. It’s crispy. It lets you be a little whimsical on a sheet pan. Its freaking addictive. And it’s out-of-this-world delicious. The theory is simple:
CategoriesBeef Dinner Featured Vegetables
Steak Bites with Charred Brussels Sprouts in Shallot butter
The ultimate Sunday dinner is charred Brussels sprouts with steak bites and shallot butter. It just hits all the right notes of pure joy. Jedd and I had been married
CategoriesBreakfast/Brunch Cheese Dinner Farmers Market/CSA Featured Holidays/Events Mexican Salad Side Dishes Vegetables Vegetarian
Spicy Mexican Corn Salad
So, earlier this summer we went through a ridiculous hot spell. And being Vermonters, we’re not built for heat. Luckily we had air conditioning in one room, and Jedd set
CategoriesCheese Farmers Market/CSA Featured Salad Tips and Techniques
Cucumber and Melon Salad with Pickled Shallots and Edible Flowers
This melon, cucumber, and edible flower salad with cotija made us very, very happy. It’s the perfect salad! It’s crunchy from the cucumber and pistachios, light and sweet from the melon, peppery from the nasturtium and tatsoi flowers, savory from the cotija, and citrusy and bright from the lemon juice and pickled shallots. …
CategoriesChicken Dinner Farmers Market/CSA Featured Sauces
Pistachio Pesto Chicken with Seasoned Salt Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Our pistachio pesto chicken with seasoned salt roasted cherry tomatoes, really makes the very best summer dinner. It’s fast to pull together when you want to get outside and play,
CategoriesDrinks Farmers Market/CSA Featured Holidays/Events
Jalapeno Thyme Lemonade
Try our jalapeno thyme lemonade this summer for a backyard treat! There’s a background flavor of the peppers with just a tiny tingle on the tongue, but without any burn. It’s crazy refreshing! …
Mom’s Nectarine Blueberry Pie
Last year (as we all know) wasn’t exactly the most pleasant we’ve ever collectively had. On top of all the unpleasantness, our family was pretty leveled when my father passed
CategoriesBreakfast/Brunch Farmers Market/CSA Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Salad Side Dishes Tips and Techniques Vegetables Vegetarian
Cherry Salad with Savory Coconut Granola Croutons and Pickled Rhubarb
Cherry salad with savory granola croutons and pickled rhubarb makes the perfect summer meal! …
Basil and Almond Pesto Pasta Salad
When you turn basil, almonds, parmesan, and olive oil into pesto, and then toss it with pasta, tomatoes, cucumber and both diced and grated parmesan, you have the perfect summer salad. …
CategoriesDinner Farmers Market/CSA Featured Lunch Salad Side Dishes Vegetables
Roasted Shallot and Carrot Lentil Salad
Do you know what’s amazingly delicious? Lentils. But not just lentils, lentils cooked in chicken broth with a ton of bay leaves and black pepper. And when they’re combined with roasted vegetables and a lemon vinaigrette, well, it makes for a magical salad. …
Air-Fried Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
You know how sometimes it’s the little things that bring you the most joy? Slippers on a chilly evening, a glass of wine with dinner, getting that new toothbrush head