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Candied Violets Recipe

May 6, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 9 Comments

Sugared purple violets drying on a wire rack over parchment paper.

Learn how to make beautiful candied wild violets with 3 simple ingredients! Candied violets seem to have first appeared during the 1860s in Toulouse, France, where they are known as violettes cristallisees. Aside from eating them like candy, sugared violets make a lovely garnish for cakes and … [Read more...]

Violet Jelly Recipe

April 30, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 9 Comments

Closeup shot of 5 small quilted mason jars with metal screw top lids filled with purple/pink colored wild violet jelly stacked on top of each other.

Learn how to make a beautiful purple violet jelly from the flower petals of edible wild violets. If you find your yard covered in wild violets each spring or like to forage for these edible flowers this violet jelly recipe is for you. If you've ever made mint jelly, the process for making … [Read more...]

Italian Pasta and Peas Recipe

April 22, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 1 Comment

Top down view of a plate of pasta and green peas with lemon and parmesan cheese plated on a white plate that is on a beige linen tablecloth with an antique silver plated fork to the right of the plate. The tabletop is styled with a chunk of parmesan cheese, a glass of white wine, light pink taper candles in brass candlesticks, a small ceramic berry basket filled with fresh snap peas, sprigs of thyme, a whole lemon, and a clear glass vase of green stemmed pink tulip flowers.

Pasta and peas (pasta e piselli) is a quick Italian recipe made with simple ingredients the whole family will love. Ready in under 30 minutes this delicious recipe is great to make on busy weeknights. Italian pasta with green peas is a perfect recipe to make during the spring months when fresh … [Read more...]

Soft Sourdough Hot Cross Buns Recipe with Edible Flowers

April 13, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 7 Comments

Baked sourdough hot cross buns decorated with fresh edible viola flowers and white flour paste crosses in a pan.

Super soft and fluffy sourdough hot cross buns are achieved by using a stiff levain and the tangzhong method used in milk bread recipes. This is an egg-free and vegan-friendly recipe. Edible flowers are added for fun! Making Sourdough Hot Cross Buns for Easter Hot cross buns originated in … [Read more...]

Potato Pierogi with Edible Flowers

March 24, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 2 Comments

Finished dish of edible flower pierogi are plated in a skillet with sauteed onions and topped with sour cream, chives and edible flowers.

These rustic comforting and delicious homemade potato pierogi, or pierogi ruskie, are made with edible flower laminated pierogi dough and served with sautéed onions and sour cream. Edible flowers add a special and beautiful touch to this classic Polish comfort food. Pierogi … [Read more...]

Wild Violet Recipes

March 18, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 7 Comments

Wild violets in a mason jar and strewn about the tabletop with flower guide books opened to pages showing violets.

Don't cut those weeds in your yard! If you see purple or blue violet flowers pick them to make these fun and delicious recipes. Violets are edible flowers that grow wild throughout the world. You can find violets blooming in springtime and they are easily identifiable by their 5-petalled flowers … [Read more...]

Guinness Brown Bread

March 15, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 95 Comments

Irish Guinness bread that has been sliced into with three slices fanned out from the loaf on a bread board.

Traditional Irish Guinness brown bread made with hearty whole grains and delicious Guinness stout. Ready in under 1 hour! Traditional Irish Guinness Brown Bread Brown bread is a classic Irish bread similar to Irish soda bread in that it's a quick bread leavened with baking soda, but made … [Read more...]

Vegan Bao Buns with Hoisin Mushrooms and Quick-Pickled Vegetables

February 7, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 1 Comment

closeup of Vegan Bao Buns with Hoisin Mushrooms and Pickled Vegetables

Thank you NAKANO® Rice Vinegar for sponsoring this post! Thank you for supporting the brands that help make Fare Isle possible!  Deliciously easy vegan bao buns are filled with portobello mushrooms baked in a simple homemade hoisin sauce and quick-pickled vegetables for the perfect sweet and savory … [Read more...]

Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes

February 3, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 11 Comments

Top down view of a stack of blueberry buckwheat pancakes with blueberries, butter and maple syrup on a pink ceramic plate.

These fluffy, hearty and delicious buckwheat pancakes are made with 100% whole grain buckwheat flour and are naturally gluten-free. Try this quick and easy wholesome recipe for a nutritious breakfast. Buckwheat Pancakes That Are Naturally Gluten Free If you're looking to incorporate more … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Pizza Dough made with Cassava and Chickpeas

January 26, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 1 Comment

Top down close up shot of the cooked gluten-free cassava-chickpea pizza on parchment paper. The pizza is topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh green basil leaves.

This grain-free and gluten-free pizza dough is made with fresh cassava and chickpeas. It makes a delicious thin-crust-style pizza that is sturdy enough to hold toppings and folds for the perfect cheesy bite! The Best Gluten Free Pizza Dough We've been making cassava pizza crust ever since I … [Read more...]

Apricot Chicken Skewers

January 19, 2022 by Kaity Farrell 6 Comments

Thank you NAKANO® Rice Vinegar for sponsoring this post! Thank you for supporting the brands that help make Fare Isle possible!  Quick & Easy Apricot Chicken Skewers These Apricot Chicken Skewers are perfect for quick-and-easy dinners or as a delicious appetizer for your next gathering.  … [Read more...]

Molded Gingerbread Cookies

December 18, 2021 by Kaity Farrell 9 Comments

Kaity picks up a glazed soft molded gingerbread cookie from a platter of the same cookies. On the table are soft molded gingerbread cookies along with some evergreens and red winter berries and white taper candles in white ceramic candle holders.

Molded Gingerbread Cookies Made with Springerle Cookie Stamps Over the years I've collected a few vintage carved wooden springerle rolling pins, like the one I used in my anise shortbread cookie recipe. This year I ordered several reproduction cookie molds made from antique springerle molds that I … [Read more...]

Blueberry Lemon Scones

November 7, 2021 by Kaity Farrell 2 Comments

The perfect scone does exist! Read on to learn the simple and easy techniques for deliciously flavorful and flaky blueberry lemon scones (or any flavor) every time. Tried and True Method for Making Scones There is nothing better than a just-baked and still warm fluffy buttery scone with your … [Read more...]

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Spring Recipes

A slice of moist, bright orange Italian carrot cake topped with powdered sugar sits on a brown plate. Behind it, the remaining cake rests invitingly on a dish. The setting features a marble surface and an elegantly blurred terracotta pot in the background.

Italian Carrot Cake Recipe (Torta di Carote)

Irish shortbread cookies on a white plate

Traditional Irish Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Wild violets in a mason jar and strewn about the tabletop with flower guide books opened to pages showing violets.

Wild Violet Recipes

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Strawberry Shortcake Cake Recipe (Giant Biscuit Shortcake)

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Chicken paprikash in a black enameled cast iron braiser with a wooden spoon.

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Recipe (Paprikás Csirke)

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DIY Rose Water Recipe

Irish Guinness bread that has been sliced into with three slices fanned out from the loaf on a bread board.

Guinness Brown Bread

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