Stewed tomatoes do not sound all that appealing at first, am I right? But you know when you buy canned, diced tomatoes seasoned with basil and garlic, or maybe chiles and onion? That is generally the idea behind stewed tomatoes, except they’re cooked down a bit longer to become soft and flavorful. I make homemade […]
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September 2, 2024
Every year I swear I’ll only plant one cherry tomato plant because I know how much they produce it, but I just can’t help myself. I plant two or three because I want some variety, you know? And then inevitably (and happily) I find myself with buckets of these small, juicy, sweet tomatoes and looking […]

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August 18, 2024
This is the unexpected dip that is going to have everyone asking you for the recipe. Every summer I grab a box of Georgia peaches from Treeripe Fruit, and after eating most of them over the sink with juice dripping from my chin, I start thinking about other ways to savor the last few. One […]

July 14, 2024
First, what do garlic scapes taste like? When cooked garlic scapes have a delicate, herbaceous garlic flavor, softer than the bite you’d find in raw garlic cloves. Scapes also have grassy, green notes, somewhat akin to scallions or chives. When raw they have a spicy, fresh zing that goes particularly well with other herbs and lemon. […]

June 24, 2024
I’ve been on a bit of a pickle bender, if you haven’t noticed. My cheesy Baked Pickle Dip is now requested for every family function, and a savory dill pickle martini is how I choose to wind down a stressful day. Today I’m sharing what just might be the “sandwich of summer”. With both fresh […]

June 19, 2024
Why You’ll Love this Classic Strawberry Jelly: There’s an old school diner just across the river from us. Well, actually it’s a bar with a morning cafe attached, you can order breakfast from either side. The food is diner-style greasy, the counter seats are coveted on a Sunday morning after church, and the coffee is […]

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June 5, 2024
Lavender is such a delicate, lovely flavor when done right in food (like this blueberry lavender cheesecake, yum) or drinks (but too much and it can be overpowering and bitter). I’ve had great lavender cocktails, especially a Bee’s Knee’s, and a warm lavender latte at a local shop this winter that I’m still dreaming about. […]

Tags: Simple Syrup
April 30, 2024
If I’m being honest, I love muffins because they’re basically cake. 😊 These incredibly moist Sourdough Blueberry Muffins have my heart. Bursting with just the right amount of fruit, they’re perfectly sweet, brightened with lemon zest and lemon juice. Their tall and lofty texture is everything you’ve dreamed of, and sourdough discard provides acidity and moisture […]

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April 12, 2024
Why I Love This Recipe: I crave carrot cake in springtime like I do ginger molasses cookies at the holidays. There’s something about the warm spices, brown sugar, and sweet, fresh carrots that welcomes the turn of seasons and flavors. With only two of us, a layered carrot cake is too much, so I developed […]

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March 21, 2024
Why You’ll Love Lavender Simple Syrup Last Fall, Brian and I went on a short weekend getaway to Stockholm, Wisconsin. One of our favorite stops was a fresh lavender farm where you could pick your own bouquet from the beautiful fields. They grew about 12 different varieties of lavender. The smell of the country air […]

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March 13, 2024
My Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie Dreams Came True There are a lot of sourdough chocolate chip cookies on the internet. But none were the flavor and texture I wanted, nor the ease to make. Most of them were too cakey, bland, and required a stand mixer. So I set out to make the best chewy, […]

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March 9, 2024
Why This Pickle Soup Will Be Your New Favorite Pickles are a staple in my kitchen, and I don’t plan on changing that. They’ve made their way into Dill Pickle Sourdough Bread, Cheesy Baked Pickle Dip, and a 5-minute savory martini. And now we’re here. Yes, I realize pickles in soup may sound a bit […]

February 3, 2024