Noticed I was a bit absent? No?? I will pretend that you did. I was busy spending quality time with my twin sister who was visiting from DC. We ate local, drank local, and spent time talking about food and our futures. One day in particular, she made us a big batch of kettle corn …
Red Beet Risotto
Oh sweet Beet Risotto, How do I love thee, let me count the ways….. This red beet risotto is truly beautiful. It's sure to draw attention in any Valentine's Day meal. While the risotto technique may seem complicated, it is all about stirring. Begin by stirring the rice, finish by stirring the rice, and stir …
Green Tomato and Apple Chutney
At the moment Fall is really falling on me! The apples are falling from the tree faster than I can use them and I still have loads of green tomatoes available. I see little grapes and berries drying on other bushes because I just had no time to play with them. My peppers are calling …
Holy Eggplant Batman! Pickles from Tart & Sweet
I love eggplant! But who knew that 4 little eggplant bushes could produce like a zucchini?! Before the storm I harvested everything that I could, knowing I might lose some veggies to wind or water. I picked over a dozen eggplants. Of course, I lost power for days and had no good way to store …
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Cherries in Syrup and Sour Cherry Salsa
Wondering what I did with all of those cherries? Of course I canned a batch in syrup! My very first. This treat can be pulled out for waffles, desserts, sauces and drinks. It wasn’t quite what I was aiming for, the syrup is a little thin, but my first attempt at preserved cherries was still a success! We …
Collard Slaw
I love love love this tangy slaw! I got the inspiration for this slaw while making black eyed pea cakes. I wanted coleslaw, but truly wanted collards to pair with the black eyed peas. At first I did not see any way to tone down the bitter fresh greens, until I remembered a kale salad my sister …
Apple Strudel Muffins
I had lovely jar of quality apple sauce staring at me from the back of the fridge. It was making feel guilty. Twice in one week I craved the sauce hard core, so I bought a jar and then ate it only once. It was so yummy why did I not want it? Either way, …
Simple Tamales
As a kid I inherited my fondness for tamales from my mother. I knew that I liked them but did not realize my true love until I visited Tall Dark and Handsomes' family for the first time. We arrived in Mexico the week before Christmas and fell face first into food and festivities. When we walked …
Cranberry Orange Relish
Cranberry Orange Relish, how do I love thee, let me count the ways… 1. Only 3 ingredients 2. High in antioxidants, vitamin C, 3. Cranberries have a natural antibacterial effect on the body 4. Bright flavors 5. Raw Food 6. Low processed food I could go on and on about why I love this. Not …
Roasted Veggie Strudel
This is my latest favorite meal. I have strudeled everything in the past week. Currently it is super seasonal because I make it with winter veggies like squashes or bitter greens. I even made a dessert version with pears, walnuts, brown sugar and sweet ricotta. Strudel made with phyllo dough are basically adult hot pockets. Savory versions are …
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