What we’re growing, eating, and doing.

Stacks and stacks of magazines

By Eliot, on July 15th, 2013%

Well, we finally have a vacation coming up soon and it will be a week’s worth of relaxation. Taking a week off away from home is a novelty for us. Usually, we say that four days of visiting a place is long enough. That said, we totally enjoyed our six days in Santa Fe over . . . → Read More: Stacks and stacks of magazines

Blackberry-Lime Jam

By Eliot, on July 11th, 2013%

I gave some blackberry jam to a friend and colleague for her birthday last year. She told me her husband paid this jam his best complement.

“This is some damn fine jam.”

I blushed.

This was the last of our 16 quarts of berries (and a lime thrown in for a prop.)

. . . → Read More: Blackberry-Lime Jam

Blackberry-Port Jam

By Eliot, on July 9th, 2013%

Local blackberries are ready for the picking. . . . → Read More: Blackberry-Port Jam

Blackberry-Cucumber Water

By Eliot, on July 7th, 2013%

I am addicted to flavored water this summer.

Last summer got me hooked when Sassy Water was making the Pinterest rounds.

Now I am experimenting with whatever fresh stuff I have in the kitchen.

Most recently (with 2 1/2 flats of blackberries to use), I dreamed this up.

I am really fickle, but this is . . . → Read More: Blackberry-Cucumber Water

Creamsicle Strawberry Pops

By Eliot, on July 5th, 2013%

First of all, I hope that everyone had a joyous holiday and everyone still has all their fingers and toes. In other words, I hope your holiday was safe and without any fire work mishaps. 🙂

I missed strawberry season this year.

It came and went.

I know there is nothing local about this, . . . → Read More: Creamsicle Strawberry Pops

Dilly Potato Salad

By Eliot, on July 3rd, 2013%

Need another side for the Fourth? Here ya’ go. . . . → Read More: Dilly Potato Salad

Oregano-Tomato Butter

By Eliot, on July 1st, 2013%

Getting ready for the Fourth? Top your grilled corn on the cob with this great butter (or put it on burgers, steaks, BLTs…) . . . → Read More: Oregano-Tomato Butter

Yogurt-Brown Sugar Panna Cotta with Balsamic Fruit

By Eliot, on June 29th, 2013%

A review of a truly “local” restaurant and a dish inspired by that meal. Keep reading for two (almost three) recipes: yogurt-brown sugar panna cotta, “100-year-old” Balsamic, and putting it all together. . . . → Read More: Yogurt-Brown Sugar Panna Cotta with Balsamic Fruit

Avocado Fudgesicles

By Eliot, on June 25th, 2013%

And now for something completely different (and unexpected) . . . → Read More: Avocado Fudgesicles

The Muddler

By Eliot, on June 21st, 2013%

A recipe for a refreshing cherry cocktail and mocktail. . . . → Read More: The Muddler

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