Blueberry Muffins with Lemon and Yogurt
Blueberry season is finally here in our backyard garden. Cool weather lasted well into spring, so we’ve had to wait a couple extra weeks for the bushes to blossom and fruit. The berries are ripening and all four of my guys are excited about all the blueberry stuff we’ll make over the summer. Blueberry muffins, [...]
Whole Wheat Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake
The thing I like about coffee cake is that it isn’t just for breakfast or brunch, it’s also nice to whip up for a homey weeknight dessert. Our whole family adores the strawberry rhubarb combination in this coffee cake, with our homegrown rhubarb and fresh strawberries from Wegmeyer Farms, and the crispy topping and the [...]
Spring Recipes
Strawberry Pie with Crumb Topping and Almond Whipped Cream
May is only a few weeks away, the start of farmers market season, and I am very excited. Our new home is in an area with quite a few pick your own farms, farmers markets, and roadside stands, and … [Read More...]
Strawberry Lavender Lemonade
We started growing culinary lavender in our garden two summers ago, then last summer had to move the plants to pots to make room for more vegetables. One of my lavenders didn’t fare well, but the … [Read More...]
The Kids Cook Monday
Sauteed Zucchini with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Peppers, and Basil (The Kids Cook Monday)
Update August 15, 2011: Thanks to Dash Recipes for featuring this recipe! Update September 12, 2011: Thanks to The New York Times for featuring this recipe! It’s summertime and our garden is … [Read More...]
Baked Potato Salad with Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette (The Kids Cook Monday)
Potato salad is synonymous with summer and one of our favorite things to eat with grilled meats. Our boys haven’t really been fond of potato salad or anything potato until the last six months. … [Read More...]
The Farm Project
Chrysalis Vineyards: A Warm Winter (Puff Pastry Breakfast Braid with Eggs, Ham, Potatoes, Mushrooms, and Goat Cheese)
It was a warm winter. Each time there was snow in the forecast, I would get excited and get my camera gear ready to set out early in the morning to visit the farms, hoping to catch some snow on the … [Read More...]
Al-Mara Farm: Spring on a Dairy Farm
Life on a modern dairy farm is not easy and there are are number of obstacles to success, including weather, illness, the vagaries of the milk market, and rising costs to run the farm. And even with … [Read More...]
Gardening
The Saffron Experiment
I do not write a gardening blog and I am no expert gardener. Although I don't have a completely black thumb, I did in fact set a new record this year for the shortest time I ever kept a rosemary plant … [Read More...]
Weekend Gardening: Cilantro in Summer
Has the cilantro (aka coriander) in your garden gone from leafy and fragrant to tall and spindly? It’s probably the summer heat and a natural part of the cilantro life cycle. Cilantro is a cool … [Read More...]
Videos
Good Bite: Real Fast Food
Have you seen the Real Fast Food series at Goodbite.com? The concept is simple: make healthy fast food at home with 5 ingredients or less in 15 minutes or less. There are great ideas to help you eat … [Read More...]
Good Bite: Easy Holiday Entertaining with Betty Crocker, Hot Cranberry Apple Cider
I can’t imagine the holidays without this hot cranberry apple cider. The aroma is wonderful and makes the house smell so festive, and it’s also easy to make and won’t keep you hovering over the … [Read More...]
