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 …
I Have A Cherry Tree
Yesterday I spent most of my time in the garden. I helped beans climb twine and planted a new trellis. I harvested lettuce, weeded everything, and seeded fall veggies. Most notably, I picked cherries. Surprize! I have a sour cherry tree. This thrills me to no end. I say "surprize" because some how we never noticed what kind of fruit was on the tree …
Early July Garden Pictures
The kitchen has been warm but I have been tending to my garden.....
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 …
Blackberry Jelly
Good News! I found my canning supplies and you missed the first 3 batches of blackberry jelly. I can also now share with you that 34 cups of berries makes lots of juice. In the past two weeks we have joined the schoolhouse group as people who own a historic schoolhouse. This is the most …
Lemon Balm and Mojitos for a Balmy Day
Lemon Balm was probably my first potted herb. I have long had container gardens, never living anywhere long enough to put down roots. The smell was probably what attracted me. Every time I walk by I crush a few leaves in my fingers just to catch another whiff of the intoxicating smell. What: (Melissa officinalis) …
Food Frenzy!
We are in the middle of a wonderful food overload in my house. I have lucked into things like a halved pig head, soft shell crab, and lobster! I have been so busy playing with my food that I have not gotten to share everything! Just to keep you up to date (sorta): The Potlicker has …
Easy Fresh and Foraged Violet Salad
This tasty salad is incredibly gourmet with the only real cost being a fresh avocado. Everything else is easily foraged from the pantry and outdoors. This salad is stunning with the impressive fiddleheads, the rich avocado and the delicate violets. I think it would be a great choice for Mother’s Day brunch paired with quiche. Here is an ingredient …
Candied Wild Violets
Each week during my morning run, I watch the green sprouts lush out a little further. How fantastic to watch the cycle of life from start to finish every year. This year they are all new plants! New to me anyway. There are some things that I have been watching sprout and try as I …
Irish potluck and Garden Cottage Pie
Irish potluck and a Cottage Garden Pie Once monthly I get the pleasure of going to a potluck with great friends. Many of the attendees, not unlike me, are into food. The rest are into eating food! So it’s a perfect match! Each month’s dinner has a theme. The theme is often chosen with the relevant …
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