dessert
Savoring the Season: Cranberry Lemon Muffins
The holiday season brings an abundance of Meyer lemons from my backyard tree and fresh leftover cranberries from Thanksgiving’s relish that adorns the table every year. Cranberries and lemons are a natural flavor pairing and each year, I find a way to combine them. This year, the simplicity of muffins bring a burst of lemons
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Savoring the Season: Grilled Spiced Corn with Bacon
Growing-up there was only one way to eat sweet fresh corn and that was boiled. My corn on the cob was always dressed the same. A corn holder for each side, a pat of butter, salt and pepper. I spent a lifetime eating corn without the slightest of variance. Why? because it was good,
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How Does My Garden Grow: Summer Vegetable Salad
The summer garden is in full swing. The beans are abundant, squashes are arriving, tomatoes are ripening, spring onions are ready, and we have harvested the last of the remaining spring carrots and beets. Mother Nature produces phenomenal flavors and textures, and she intends for you to enjoy it as close to nature as possible.
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How Does My Garden Grow: Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Hazelnut, Orange, and Saffron
Winter has finally arrived in North Florida and my garden remains utterly confused. The garden pests feasted on young fresh winter greens with wild abandon, and procreated endlessly in the warmth of the sun. War was waged in the garden and we emerged in victory when Old Man winter made an official appearance, and got
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How Does My Garden Grow: Summer Basil Oil
In life there is a struggle for simplicity. We rarely achieve it. There are moments we catch glimpses, or experience short bursts that bring a full appreciation of what life might be like if we knew how to live simply. If you follow my blog you know, I feel most centered when my hands are
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Dirt to Table Experience: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Sriracha Lime Dressing
Contrary to popular belief butternut is a tender skinned winter squash with little tolerance for cold air. My luck with growing butternut squash has been dismal. I planted it too late, too early, and mostly ended with a lot of vine and no squash. Late last winter my fellow community gardener gave me three butternut