It seems weird to me to think that not to long ago, there were no such things as peanuts. I don’t mean that they didn’t exist, of course. I just mean that, until 1921 when Teddy Roosevelt made George Washington Carver’s work famous, people in America thought they were a pretty useless weed. And it […]
Shepherd’s Pie is an English meat pie made with ground beef and mashed potatoes. My boyfriend and I lazed about on July 4th, enjoying a respite from the hustle and bustle of the week, instead of joining the hoards of people heading out for picnics and fireworks over the weekend. The day was spent reading, […]
I love cooking with buttermilk. There is something about it that adds a great flavor to whatever it’s used in. I’ve talked about the gourmet burgers that I made for a Father’s Day cookout. What I neglected to mention is the great cole slaw recipe that I made for the event as well. It was […]
There’s something about a fresh tomato sauce for pasta. It just screams summer, and tastes infinitely better when the tomatoes are locally grown, and even better than that when they are from your own garden. No, it’s true. I’m thinking of conducting a blind taste test to prove it. You’d think that this sauce would […]
Fennel is one of those veggies that has increased in popularity recently. But there are still many people who have yet to explore the unique anise flavor of this bulbous vegetable. Both the fronds and bulbs are used in raw and cooked dishes. Fennel has also been used medicinally for its ability to soothe digestive […]
Have I yet celebrated the bounty of our CSA Farm with you all? I do believe I’ve mentioned it in dribs and drabs, which, appropriately, is exactly what we’ve gotten from the farm so far (no thanks to the distinct lack of sunshine here in the northeast). I’m looking forward to weeks with a plentiful […]
