In a small, Northern Vermont Kitchen, we sate our appetites with homemade meals and a love of local ingredients.
You know those tomatoes that you can only get in the late summer/early fall? The ones that are sweet and taste like a summer’s day? The ones that make you
How have your glasses been? A little foggy even while sitting still in front of a fan? Yup. Me too. I’m only typing this by the grace of being forced
Chicken kabobs are hands down my favorite food of the summer. There’s just something about the charred chicken that reminds me of something great from my childhood. (Although, for the
You know that magic time of the year when you see plump red radishes at the farmers market or in your CSA box, and they have luscious greens attached? Welcome
Summer Appetizers Summer means longer days, which means that you have more time for daytime eating, and less time for snacking once the sun has gone down. (Not that there’s
When lemon meets the spring-treat of fiddleheads and they’re married with lemon, well, let’s just say it makes for an astoundingly memorable bite of food. These little beauties are found
Being a Vermonter, means not quite knowing how to cope with 95-degree temperatures, and 95% humidity. Well, sure. I’m sure a lot of people feel that way who aren’t in
When you bring this dish to the table and the smell of the tomatoes, zucchini, onions, butter, parmesan, tarragon, parsley, chives, and thyme start wafting through the air – well – let’s just say all is right with the world. …
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
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
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
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. …
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,
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! …
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
Cherry salad with savory granola croutons and pickled rhubarb makes the perfect summer meal! …