Strawberry Simple Syrup (or Blueberry or …)
Hot enough for you? Even in Wisconsin (where some years I never turn on the air conditioner) we are feeling the heat. My favorite new way to refresh? Homemade “soda”…
Read moreCSA Greek Salad
Have you heard me whining (sorry) lately about being buried in CSA vegetables? Well, I still feel a little deer-in-the-headlights at the moment (have I mentioned I do two CSAs?).…
Read moreSpinach with Asian Mushrooms
What’s your favorite winter vegetable? Although squash and root vegetables may win the good storage awards, I love adding spinach to my winter dinner. Today I made Spinach with Asian…
Read moreHomemade Peach Mustard
With a little kick, a little sweetness and a little crunch, homemade peach mustard is perfect for sandwiches, meat or veggie glaze or pretzel dipping. Sometimes there’s nothing like homemade. …
Read moreSouthwest Lasagna
A fun twist on Italian Lasagna, this Southwest Lasagna is a family pleasing dinner with its creaminess and hint of spice. Isn’t it fun to have friends who cook? For…
Read moreThai Green Noodles (with Swiss Chard–shhh)
Green. The color of spring… the color of kale… and Swiss Chard. The spring part is easy, but the other greens, like Kale and Swiss Chard, can be a challenge…
Read morePreserved Lemons
I just began my second batch of preserved lemons. The first was started right before Thanksgiving, aged a month, then quickly began to disappear. Preserved lemons are salty, lemony, flavor…
Read moreWinter Mulled Wine, Brandy Optional
In much of the US, the frigid weather has sure been a focus lately. School was closed for us again and everyone is ending emails with the phrase “stay warm”. …
Read moreEasy Coconut Orange Tart
A tasty and unique dessert, this easy coconut orange tart is tasty, beautiful and filled with tropical flavor. Low sugar and can be vegan. It was summer when I bookmarked…
Read moreSweet Beet Chips–Almost Like Candy (Really!)
I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t tried it. After all, Martha’s “Candied Beet Chips” seemed of two worlds–cook sliced beets in sugar water, then dry like a potato…
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