It’s that time of year again: the end of tomato season when you’ve got to use the heirloom tomato bounty or you risk them spoiling and wasting the harvest. And that’s not great. But I have good news! I have the solution to this problem,…
There are so many different kinds of sweet potatoes, that it can be a little intimidating. Today, I’m doing a deep dive on four different sweet potato varieties that are commonly seen at the farmers market, along with recipe ideas for what to do with…
Apple season is officially here, and if you’re looking for a different way to use apples than making applesauce, look no further! These pork and apple stuffed acorn squashes are a great way to use apples at dinnertime. And this dish is Whole30, with absolutely no compromises in flavor.
This dish was totally inspired by my mom. She loves pork in (almost) any way, shape, or form. I first made this dish when I was staying in the cottage at her bed and breakfast, and I wanted to use the apples from her orchard in a more savory dish that would work for both breakfast, her specialty, and dinner. These stuffed acorn squashes were a total hit, and we’ve been making them every year since.
Roasted green beans is one of my favorite fall-transition side dishes. Fresh green beans taste nothing like their canned cousins; they maintain their texture a whole lot better, and roasting them brings out a sweetness in addition to any grassy notes. Add a tomato confit…
Kohlrabi is one of my favorite farmers market vegetables. While it is most commonly associated with spring markets, it does start to reappear in the fall in some areas, including mine. This is the perfect salad for those warm September days with cool nights. The…
I’m back from vacation and getting back into the swing of recipe write-ups. After eating a lot of rich foods, it feels great to have something fresh and healthy, like this steak salad with a basil and mint dressing. It is easy to throw together and the perfect transition meal from vacation to “back to work.”
I find cantaloupe to be an extremely polarizing fruit. For some, like my brother, cantaloupe is one of their favorites. For others, its the fruit they leave for last when eating fruit salad. As for me? When cantaloupe is ripe, I love it. It’s sweet…
Located at Delfino Farms, the 2021 Apple Hill Farm to Fork was an amazing event to attend. This event celebrates all the farms in the area, from the apple farms to the wineries. The setting was beautiful; we were overlooking the vineyard at Delfino’s, and…
When it comes to great products from the farmers market, you don’t always have to have an elaborate plan. These blistered shishito peppers come together extraordinarily fast, and are an excellent side dish for any occasion.
August is hot, hot, hot! And humid. I’ve been drinking a ton of water to ensure that I’m properly hydrated. I don’t know about you guys, but I definitely notice an improvement in my mood when I am properly hydrated. Infusing some fresh mint into…
When you see garlic scapes for the first time, you’ll probably think that it is some kind of alien vegetable. I mean, they do look funky, but I promise they are really easy to use in meals. This garlic scape pesto is the perfect sauce…
I cannot believe it is August already. The summer is flying by, and I’m soaking up every bit of it that I can.
Summer markets are always my favorite, probably because of the wide variety of produce that’s in season. And in August, we’re right at the peak of it. We see tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cantaloupe, watermelon, peaches, and plums. Everything is in abundance from apricots to zucchini.
Also, as I mentioned in my newsletter, this is National Farmers Market Week, so now there’s extra incentive to go buy directly from the farmers. I’ll be providing extra inspiration this week for how to use all those goodies!
