Our icy, cold winter has produced unbelievably luscious raspberries so I’m baking RASPBERRY HAND PIES! For whatever reason, I’m fixated on hand pies. I know, so…
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appetizerfruitsalads and vegetables
fresh peach and fennel salad – for perfect peaches
by Michelleby MichelleFresh Peaches when they’re perfect are, well, perfect! Sadly, in my part of the world peaches are most often dry and mealy.…
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condiments/pickles/jams/jelliesitalian food
WILD MINT AND GARLIC SCAPE PESTO
by Michelleby MichelleWHAT TO DO WITH GARLIC SCAPES AND WILD MINT? Make pesto! Pesto usually brings basil and flat Italian parsley to mind but using different…
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appetizercheesesalads and vegetables
grilled zucchini, haloumi and prosciutto skewers – deelishious!
by Michelleby MichelleHello, sweet friends! I know, I sound a little mushy – I once had a friend tell me that I’m as cuddly…
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pasta/risottosalads and vegetables
grilled cherry tomato pasta sauce – ready in 10 minutes
by Michelleby MichelleMove over slow roasting and welcome GRILLED CHERRY TOMATOES! Holy snappin’ garter belts this dish was delicious!! I know, too many exclamations points – can’t be…
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STRAWBERRY SEASON! Magically, I don’t have to say another word and memories of summers past flood to mind… Happy Fourth of July to all…
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Fast food has always felt just a little bit naughty. I know it’s bad for me but, it tastes so good, I…
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Rhubarb Juice is summertime perfection in a glass! The color is stunning, the taste rock star and better still you can add it…
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quick breads and muffins
rhubarb chocolate chip muffins – coffee shop muffins exposed
by Michelleby MichelleRalph and I didn’t make a conscious decision to slow our lives down. There was no shared epiphany where we marveled at…
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appetizeritalian foodsalads and vegetables
beet greens bruschetta with balsamic drizzle and chilies
by Michelleby MichelleOne of the blessings of spending hours in the garden is the time it allows for reflection. It seems to be where…