August 19th, 2015
Lately I have been gushing about the abundance of produce and all the wonderful things that summer brings us. But I haven’t mentioned just how hard it can be to grow all this food! Whipstone Farm shined a light on … Continued
Green beans with pecans and maple vinaigrette
3/4 cup pecans kosher salt and black pepper 2 pounds green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Heat oven to 400º F. Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until toasted, 6 to … Continued
August 12, 2015
The fruits of summer are truly upon us. I feel like I am drowning in peaches! Every night is spent peeling and slicing them by the case-full for freezing and drying. The switch to tomatoes is just around the corner, … Continued
Cucumber salad with sour cream and dill dressing
1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish (optional) Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 to 6 cucumbers (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise … Continued
Creamy Carrot and Leek Soup
2 pounds carrots 3 large leeks 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (1 tsp. dried) 1 teaspoon lemon zest 8 cups stock 1 cup springy white wine, like Sauvignon Blanc 1/2 cup sour cream … Continued
August 5, 2015
Welcome to August! The farmer’s market this week was filled with basil, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and melons. All the first signs of the late summer season! The late summer season at my house started with a clutch of chicks hatching … Continued
July 29, 2015
This week marks the end of the first half of our season. The veggie slump is over and this week your basket will be overflowing with delicious vegetables. We are also including the last pluots of the season, a larger variety … Continued
Grilled Pluot Tomato Salad
4 pluots, cut into wedges (about 1½ cups) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 cup purslane leaves, or arugula 16 fresh mint leaves, chiffonade 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles 2-3 Tbsp Apple … Continued
July 22, 2015
Thank goodness we finally got some rain! Along with the humidity, everyone’s crops must be overjoyed. We’re beginning to leave the mid-season slump and get more tomatoes and summer squash, and will be getting cucumbers and eggplants just around the … Continued
Sautéed Kale with Kohlrabi
1 1/4 pound kohlrabi, bulbs peeled 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 pounds kale (2 bunches), stems and center ribs discarded 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/3 cup salted roasted … Continued