I've always been a fan of good carrot cake. Sweet, spicy and filled with orange flecks of carrot. This recipe is not as oily as some carrot cakes tend to be. It might be leaning towards being a muffin but anything with a maple orange glaze is dessert in my book. The glaze is amazing and I've caught … [Read more...]
Snow and Rhubarb
We woke up this morning to a wintry wonderland. I have to say it was a pretty sight, but not what I was expecting on the second day of Spring. I picked up some fresh rhubarb at our local farmers market earlier this week and was excited to make the first rhubarb pie of the season. I still have some … [Read more...]
Buckwheat Microgreens
Well, it's been a long winter and I'm anxiously awaiting Spring's arrival. I know it's coming soon, it has to be, right....? *as the wind howls out my window* In anticipation of warmer sunny days, I share with you these photos of my buckwheat sprouts. Soon to be harvested and enjoyed thoroughly … [Read more...]
Grow Your Own
There is nothing so satisfying as walking out your back door and picking your own homegrown food to prepare the day's meals. All that hard work, trial and error, sweat, tears, and perhaps some blood can be quite rewarding in the end. Once a sun-ripened sun gold cherry tomato bursts in your mouth … [Read more...]
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
Although June can bring some unexpected weather here on the island (i.e. 30+ mph winds, rain, and temps in the 40's-what!?), it also happens to be the month of strawberry season in the northeast. Which totally redeems digging out your fleece and boots. I encourage you to get out and pick some fresh … [Read more...]
