October’s poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter. -Nova S. Bair I don’t know what it is about fall, but it brings me in. It holds me tightly with memories of trick or treating as a kid, the hot smell of the candle flickering inside my perfectly carved […]
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Chicken Enchilasagna Casserole
One of the things that participating in Bountiful Baskets has done has helped to expand my food horizons. A couple of years after I started participating in Bountiful Baskets, our local Farm Education Foundation started to host a Food Swap (disclaimer: I’m on the board, and the food swap is […]
TGIP!
Celebrate the end of the week – responsibly, of course – with a cocktail that might actually be good for you. Thank God It’s Pomegranate! This cocktail combines the healthy benefits of pomegranate with simple syrup and a hint of basil, creating a flavorful and slightly sweet drink. Plus, you […]
Citrus Asparagus
Asparagus has been a prized delicacy for over 2,000 years. No wonder I love it so much! Asparagus is also loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. You can roast, grill, or fry asparagus. My favorite is to combine it with whatever citrus I have available. Feel free to substitute the oranges […]
Pumpkin-Polooza!
There’s a plethora of pumpkin-infused products on the market every fall. From our lattes, to baking mixes, ice cream, donuts, candles and even beer, it’s all things pumpkin all the time — at least until the end of the year. In fact, we’ve become an entire nation of Peter, Peter […]
Asian Carrot Stir Fry
Everyone loves carrots. The trick is to find new ways to get people to eat carrots with dinner, instead of just carrots sticks! I love to experiment with stir frying vegetables. Carrots sliced thinly and sauted with sesame oil are so fragrant that it is hard to wait for them […]
Tomatoes Take Two
A few weeks ago I wrote about freezing tomatoes. While that remains my go-to trick to keeping tomatoes out of my trash, today I tried something new — slow roasting tomatoes. Not quite a sun-dried tomato, these tender, juicy ruby-colored gems are full of flavor and have endless possibilities. Personally […]
Apple Cranberry Preserves
You know, I never was really a fan of cranberries until Bountiful Baskets. But then they started showing up in baskets and hostess packs, and I figured I really ought to start trying to find a way to make them more palatable. A couple of years ago I came across […]
Chicken Saltimbocca
One of my favorite things that I have ever gotten at an Italian restaurant was Chicken Saltimboca (from Bucca Di Peppo’s). This is not a restaurant that we can go to all the time. They are EXPENSIVE! I set out to remake the chicken that I order every time. Numerous […]
Persimmon Banana Bread
What is a persimmon and how do you eat one? Persimmons are bright red-yellow, glossy, and plump with their leaf still attached. Persimmon tastes like mango or apricot. Though originally from Asia, they are grown in the United States and are in season in the fall. They can be peeled […]