Dirt to Table Experiences
Summer Tomato Bruschetta
Good food is very often, even most often, simple food. ~Anthony Bourdain This summer tomato bruschetta recipe is about simplicity. A few quality seasonal ingredients, fresh summer tomatoes, a good splash of olive oil, fresh garlic, a small handful of chopped parsley, a few grinds of salt and pepper, and good crusty bread
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Dirt to Table Experiences
Farm Fresh Cucumber Salad
Summer temps are climbing. We are averaging close to 100 degrees each day, with 100% humidity. I am not complaining too loud, we could be landlocked in Texas or Arizona with soaring temperatures approaching 115-120 degrees daily. The summer growing season has ended here in north Florida except for the heat loving eggplants, okra, and
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Food + Drink
Easy Spicy Corn and Coconut Chowder
This quick and easy recipe for a spicy corn and coconut chowder highlights the taste of summer. You can use fresh corn right off the cob, or frozen yellow corn, like I did in this recipe. The coconut milk provides a dairy-free option while adding warmth and a richness to the chowder. Pureeing a portion
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dessert
Easy Lemon Posset
We do a lot of casual entertaining and are always on the lookout for fun creative ideas. Since it is also summer, we also like to keep our meals light with a lot of vibrant colors. This British classic custard called posset is typically served in ramekins with berries, or alongside shortbread cookies. We ditched
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Dirt to Table Experiences
Savoring the Season: Prosciutto And Nectarines With Blue Cheese
We try to keep dishes cool this time of year to minimize competition with the Florida heat and humidity. A few quality ingredients, and you can have something special to share with your family and friends. Fresh summer salads with ripe stone fruits, a bit of prosciutto, and salty blue cheese with a light honey
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Savoring the Season
Tomatoes With Creamy Feta
Hands down one of my favorite new recipes. The sharp salty flavor of feta cheese combined with the rich texture of Greek yogurt make a perfect base for the layer of summer tomatoes, lemon juice and mint. If you thought it ends there, it doesn’t- let’s warm up olive oil, and add smoked paprika (A