October 28, 2025
This is a family recipe from an old community cookbook. There isn’t really anything similar on the internet so it’s an interesting recipe. Use a store bought pie crust to save time. The recipe calls for an olive tapenade but a red pepper spread would probably be delicious too! Ingredients Steam or roast eggplant until… Read more »
August 18, 2025
This is an excellent recipe for eggplant and/or zucchini with a great combo of meltingly soft interior and crispy, caramelized surface. If you don’t grill, you can prepare the veggies in the toaster oven or oven instead. The cooked veggies are delicious on their own but are even better with a drizzle of balsamic and… Read more »
July 28, 2025
The batch of black eyed peas I recently soaked expanded way more than anticipated and I ended up with more than would fit in my Instant Pot. Looking up recipes for black eyed pea fritters I serendipitously came across several recipes for Akara (or Accara) from West Africa. The recipe is pretty simple, but you… Read more »
This soup is as light and refreshing as our summer days are hot! I enjoy it as mid afternoon snack. Mix up the herbs and seasonings according to your taste and the contents of your kitchen. This recipe is adapted from a Jacques Pepin recipe published by the NY Times. The original recipe has an… Read more »
April 7, 2025
Save your store bought pickle brine for easy home made pickles! It’s best to use brine from naturally fermented pickles, like Bubbies, but you can use a vinegar based pickle brine as well. In the cooler months, turnips and radishes are perfect, and of course cucumbers in the summer months. This is super easy but… Read more »
December 9, 2024
This simple side dish pairs the turnip roots and tops together. Remember that the smaller, white Harkurei turnips we get in shares are much milder and tender than purple top turnips. You won’t need to cook them as long. If you are making these while you roast a chicken, use the drippings instead of the… Read more »
November 25, 2024
This is the easiest, most delightful winter squash dish that comes together with just a drizzle of good quality oil and a grating of salty, hard cheese. The recipe is good with other squash but the dry, fluffy texture of kabocha and it’s unique flavor profile really shine here. Best substitutes for kabocha are other… Read more »
This is a simple recipe using any of our winter squash from cushaw to butternut. Feel free to omit any spices that don’t speak to you. To further sweeten add maple syrup. Serve up in a handmade pottery bowl and enjoy it by a cosy fire with your feet up. Noosh e joon (Persian for bon… Read more »
November 18, 2024
Did you know that there are “Rage Rooms,” where you can pay a small fee, don some safety gear, and smash away at a wide variety of items? There are some days where this seems like perfectly reasonable behavior. Today, I went a different, more productive route, carrying my carving pumpkin outside and laying into… Read more »
October 28, 2024
Apples and pomegranates add a sweet/tart pop to a simple arugula salad. Add nuts or seeds if desired. Ingredients 1 share arugula, washed, dried and chopped1 apple, cored and diced2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds2 tablespoons pepitas or chopped pecans1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Toss first four ingredients together in a salad bowl. Mix mustard, vinegar, oil and… Read more »