Holiday entertaining is in full swing and nothing says “party” like a simple, thoughtfully prepared platter of local artisan […]
Perfect Roast Turkey: Brine, Dry & Spatchcock
Are you roasting a turkey for the holidays? If you’re in search of a foolproof method for making a bird […]
Pumpkin Butter Pots De Creme
Originally posted on FARMINISTA'S FEAST :
If you like pumpkin pie you’re going to LOVE my recipe for Pumpkin Butter Pots de…
Hard Cider Holidays at AppleGarden Farm
Are you a cider lover? Not to be confused with spiced apple juice, hard cider is a light, refreshing […]
Thanksgiving Relish Two Ways
Thanksgiving is my favorite family holiday. It is steeped in traditions that date back to my earliest childhood memories when […]
IN SEASON: Roasted Butternut Squash Stew with Moroccan Spices
Daylight Savings Time ended over the weekend. The annual ritual of turning the clocks back marks my least favorite […]
In The News: California Adopts Strictest Law for Antibiotic Use in Livestock
Kudos to California Governor Jerry Brown who recently approved legislation that sets the most stringent standards in the U.S. for […]
In Season: Hibiscus Tisane
Last Sunday I came across a new find at my local farmers market: these pint-sized baskets filled with crimson crowns […]
Family Fun: The Great Peter Pumpkin Patch at Spring Hill Farm
The first wild geese of fall have arrived. I was in my backyard last night when I heard the familiar […]
Dinner with a Kitchen Gypsy
Good food—sourcing, preparing, and eating it—is a passion close to my heart. I firmly believe in its power to […]
Down the Hatch Chiles!
September is the season for Hatch Chiles, and the much-anticipated harvest has fans lining up to get their fresh-roasted fix. […]
Season’s best: Tuscan Tomato Sauce
Tomatoes are a staple in my summer garden. Each year, I carefully select the varietals I will grow from saved […]
Zucchini Panini
Squash is one of summer’s most plentiful veggie crops. Anyone who grows this prolific garden favorite knows a couple of […]
Seasons of Jam: My first book collaboration
Jam is one of life’s simple but necessary pleasures. I spread it on morning toast, use it as a topping […]
In Season: Spigarello
Discovering lesser-known seasonal heirlooms is one of the many perks to shopping weekly at my local farmers market. Being a […]
