Blackberry Quick Bread

Come on. Confess. You’ve been hoarding those berries in the back of your freezer. It’s time to get them out. Have some faith that spring is near.  This flexible quick bread can be made with any berry,  just be sure to defrost them completely before using. Makes 2 loaves – one for you and one…

Tips for Eating Locally Through the Winter

With the opening of the farmer’s market this week, I finally feel like winter is over. So, how did we do? I think we faired much better this winter than last. I’m happy  to say that we just used the last of our storage onions, still have some potatoes left over, and though I haven’t…

Enjoy Summer’s First Corn

It’s not a rumor! Corn is available! The first corn of the season has finally been unveiled here, and it’s time to eat. I have been dreaming of corn since last summer, so I was all in a fluster about what to make. Well, we just steamed it and ate two ears each the first…

It’s Never Too Early to Plan for Winter

It’s easier to eat locally during the summer, when the markets are overflowing with delicious choices. In the winter, things get a little bleaker and, if you’re not careful, you could get sentenced to five months of salad greens. Here’s what I learned from last year: plan ahead. We were lucky to have storage potatoes…