We have an abundance of heirloom beets in the garden this month and we love to roast them with potatoes and carrots and also juice them in the mornings with carrot and cucumber. I was inspired to make something new with them and this raw carpaccio preparation did not disappoint. I love the flavor of … [Read more...]
Garden Journal <> July Part I
lavender in bloom So much has been happening in the garden this past month and I have regretfully been neglecting this space as our busy season is in full swing. These garden journal posts are nothing if not simply guides for next year's garden adventure. With July came the explosion of … [Read more...]
Wild Honeysuckle Strawberry Lemonade
Wild honeysuckle strawberry lemonade is a sweet and refreshing summer drink, sweetened with a floral simple syrup made from wild honeysuckle blossoms and juicy red strawberries. Earlier this week Iley and I snuck in an afternoon swim at Steps Beach, which was much needed. On the steps leading … [Read more...]
Harvesting Garlic Scapes
A few nights ago we headed out to our garlic patch to harvest the scapes. If you have never tried garlic scapes you are missing out on some delicious garlicky goodness. The scapes are the flowering stalk of the garlic plant and grow out of the center in long curls. They are wonderful eaten fresh in … [Read more...]
Recipe: Vegan Strawberry Shortcakes with Fresh Coconut Cream
If I had to pick a favorite dessert, albeit a difficult task, it would probably be strawberry shortcake. I always asked for it as my birthday cake as a little girl. There are many variations, some with pound cake, angel food cake, or a genoise. But my favorite and perhaps the most classic is to … [Read more...]
