We went to our niece's first birthday party this weekend. She had a magical unicorn cake that her mother and grandmother tag-teamed. Mom made the cake and grandma decorated. It was both delicious and gorgeous! Lauren said she tried out a new recipe she'd seen on a Netflix cooking show called Momofuku cake. It has … Continue reading A Magical Cake
Recipes
A Great Summer Sangria
We had a gathering of neighbors a few nights ago and I wanted a good summer drink to offer. I inherited a love of sangria from my mother. It's the perfect summer drink - light and fruity and sweet. Try this peach sangria with watermelon ice cubes for your next summer gathering! Peach Sangria with … Continue reading A Great Summer Sangria
July’s Abundance
July is when I start to feel the shift from all input in the garden to a balance of input and output. It's not all weeding with no reward. I love the feeling of going out with my basket and coming back with good, fresh, tasty, often fragrant food. Let me show you some of … Continue reading July’s Abundance
Michigan Fruit Crumble
The first day here we stopped at the local fruit stand and got a nice selection of fruit. I had to make one of my fruit crumbles that have become a tradition on trips up here. To start, cut up whatever fruit you have. I used rhubarb (cut in 1-2" chunks), cherries (pitted and halved), … Continue reading Michigan Fruit Crumble
Dinner from the Garden: Late June Addition
I got bronchitis a few weeks back and just can't seem to kick it completely. I'm really behind on my farm tasks but I try to find the energy to get out and harvest some of the bounty ripening in the garden every day. Here's a dish I made a few nights ago. I picked … Continue reading Dinner from the Garden: Late June Addition
Beet Crostini
Here's another lunch idea straight from the garden! I picked about five small beets with greens. The greens I cleaned, de-veined and chopped roughly. I also chopped a bit of onion and a garlic clove. The beets, I scrubbed and set in boiling water for about ten minutes. When they came out, I ran them … Continue reading Beet Crostini
Spicy Swiss Chard with Chickpeas
One of the plants that is doing really well in my garden already is Swiss Chard. This is a new plant for me. I had a coupon for buy-one-get-one seeds so I grabbed a packet of Swiss Chard. It's a lovely plant, with such beautiful color. I love the red and yellow stems. I'm learning … Continue reading Spicy Swiss Chard with Chickpeas
Kale Caesar Salad
I tried out a new recipe tonight from a gorgeous cookbook a friend gave me years ago called The Forest Feast by Erin Gleeson. Kale season is in full swing so I was excited to find her recipe entitled "Kale Caesar with Polenta Croutons." It is simple and delicious. I made a few small modifications. … Continue reading Kale Caesar Salad
A Delicious Breakfast from the Garden
Asparagus season is almost over but I have been greatly enjoying the handfuls of fresh stalks in the morning. Here's my favorite breakfast of the moment. Take a thick slice of homemade or crusty bread and toast it. Spread some lemon goat cheese on it. Sauté asparagus shoots in olive oil until they turn bright … Continue reading A Delicious Breakfast from the Garden
First Kale Recipe of the Season
I love kale. It is such a versatile, nutrient-dense and hearty green. I grow it in my garden every year. This year I started some seedlings in a cold frame that I built back in February. They were slow to take off with the gray, cold days. Just this past week though, the little … Continue reading First Kale Recipe of the Season
