Its the first week of fall in Central Ohio everyone’s apple picking and thinking of the pumpkin and spice. I know peaches are not in season in our area and with the last two harsh winters we have not had peaches. I did call a local orchard and they said their trees were pruned back [Read more...]
Wow! We have had a lot of rain. The dill is lush and well, is growing like a dill “weed”. I bought some beautiful beets at the farmers market, they are gorgeous pink beets. Remember don’t throw those beet tops in the compost, check out beet top pasta, or steam/saute, or use them as you would [Read more...]
I know I have said in the past that beets are not my favorite thing. BUT this winter I’m addicted! This is the first time that I have seen beautiful organic beets with the lush tops still attached in the grocery stores. They look so pretty, lush and local how could I pass them [Read more...]
My husband and I love blueberry season! Blueberry pancakes, fresh blueberries on your cereal or blueberries topped with yogurt, it’s all delicious. With the Northeast in mind, where blueberries are abundant and hazelnuts are very popular, I came up with this salad using fresh lettuces out of the garden. The honey in the dressing gives [Read more...]
Winter is the season for greens. They can be used so many ways from salads, to soups, to a simple side dish. I had some leftover steamed Kale and thought bacon and a sharp white cheddar cheese would make a lovely quiche. I do love a good crust but I made this one crustless. Great [Read more...]
This Rolled Date and Gorgonzola chicken with Walnut Crust is simply divine! My husband and I love this dish, as well as those we have shared it with. The filling is creamy and savory with the gorgonzola, the shallot and thyme. The chopped dates add a touch of sweetness and are oh so good. It [Read more...]
I needed an appetizer for an event and thought “Why not creative grilled cheese?” I used Italian bread and gluten free sandwich bread cut in half for me, but this could easily be done with regular sandwich bread. I have also seen and read about using mayonnaise in place of butter. I tried it and [Read more...]
Our gardens are finally done for the season on this late November day and covered in a blanket of snow. Well, except some herbs that carry on through the winter, such as sage and thyme. One of the last things I harvested from the garden was sorrel. This is my first year growing it so I’m experimenting [Read more...]
Recently I needed a quick appetizer for our Bunco group gathering. Seriously, I didn’t plan anything until the last few minutes before I had to get ready. After checking the freezer, fridge, garden and pantry; I thought the combination of grapes, goat cheese and tarragon on grilled bread with a drizzle of honey would be [Read more...]
Tomatillos are growing like crazy and the peppers are non-stop! If you have not tried a fresh tomatillo salsa, you don’t know what you are missing. Don’t be intimidated by the green looking tomato with a paper skin on it. By the way, it’s not a green tomato. Tomatillos make a delicious salsa that is [Read more...]