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 in sandwiches and atop a salad. These are…
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Oh, how I love this time of year. Cool, crisp days with the brightest blue skies. The summer masses have long gone and those of us lucky enough to call this land of salt and sand home reemerge to enjoy the season’s beauty. One such pretty spot is the Milestone Cranberry Bog, stewarded by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. This past…
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There’s something about the smell of freshly picked basil. I love inhaling its intoxicating aroma all summer long. One of the simplest and truly satisfying ways to prepare it is in pesto. Traditionally made from basil, pine nuts, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, Pesto is a versatile sauce that can be paired with pastas, spread on sandwiches or even…
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There is nothing so satisfying as walking out your back door and picking your own home grown 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 filling it with sugary sweet juice…
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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 strawberries from your local farmer. Nothing beats…
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I know, I know: granola is the ultimate cliché vegan food. Mainstream America thinks that’s all we eat…not true. But, I do love me some of this granola. It’s nothing like the store bought variety.
