Breakfast Custards

Don’t we live in a beautiful place? We feel particularly grateful lately. The sun is out, the plum tree is in bloom, and the chickens are finally laying! We’re flush with eggs! Here we suddenly find ourselves in the sweet season of plenty. (We’re helped this time, by circumstances – our Heyday Egg subscription has overlapped with…

Plum Butter in a Slow Cooker

We were suspicious that our plum tree would not bear fruit this year, so last year I made enough plum jam to get us through two seasons. So when I was surprised by another bumper crop of plums, I had to think of a way to use them up. This recipe for blueberry butter inspired me…

Spring Salad with Radishes and Scapes

Due to a household miscommunication, we seem to have a lot of radishes growing in the garden. (“Wait, I thought you loved radishes!”) Now, it’s time to figure out what to do with this enthusiastic crop. Our French Breakfast radishes are zesty and beautiful – a great addition to any salad. I’m also intrigued to…

Local Restaurants Featuring Local Food

Did I say two new restaurants specializing in locally-sourced ingredients? Make that three. Go on over to the blog of Tristan Baurick (BI’s trusty reporter who specializes in locally-sourced news) to read about our ever-expanding eating out options. Yet another local food dining spot And do make it down to dine at Hitchcock. My succinct review: just absolutely wonderful….