Entrees

The old adage, “If it grows together it goes together” was never more true in this early spring combination of Ramps and Fiddlehead ferns.

An elegant yet simple dish, this torte is a vegetarian delight.

Funny how the weather is. Last year at this time it was in the low 80’s. This week, in the 20’s and 30’s. The garden is still drab and frozen, …
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Last week we used butternut squash in those savory hand pies. This week a trip to the cellar yielded a spaghetti squash, it’s scarred golden skin concealing noodle-like strands that …
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I’m a little envious of families that have rich food traditions linked to their culture. It seems my Italian, Polish, German, Mexican, and Indians friends grew up with fantastic foods …
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We are experiencing a several day thaw though we’re solidly in the middle of snow covered winter.  The overcast skies and cold days, still-long nights makes me want to cocoon …
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Ya Mon!

Almost a week later, sitting here, if I close my eyes, I can almost be transported back to Jamaica, warm sea breezes, the smell of jerk chicken, and …
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Have you ever looked through your cupboard or stood in your pantry wondering what to make?  Well, recently I stood in the basement pantry looking around and realized I’ve still got a …
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Late last week the weather forecast was for an overnight frost. That’s a few days early for these parts, but as gardeners – you work with what nature gives you. What she …
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