How refreshing to serve a dip that goes well with both crackers and vegetables. Ginger Curry Dip with Mango Chutney calls for chopped cashews, but I have made it without the nuts for people with allergies and it works just … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2013
The fresh peaches have just started to arrive at the local Farmers’ Market. This variety is semi freestone. The farmer that I spoke with said that because it was so dry last year, they were almost freestone, but with all … Continue reading
According to the carrot museum website http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/carrotcake.html, carrot cake most likely descended from Medieval carrot puddings enjoyed by people in Europe. Carrots have built in sugar and sugar was often scarce in olden times. Ah….fresh carrots from the Farmer’s Market … Continue reading
Brie with Sundried Tomato Pesto is a delicious appetizer that can be prepared in advance and then popped into the oven just before serving. Serve it with thin slices of baguette or plain crisp crackers. I have also made … Continue reading
Freshly made Pesto is easily preserved by freezing it in ice cube trays and then popping out the cubes into a freezer container to use at a later time. Did you know that most commercial Pesto uses nuts of some … Continue reading
Over the last few years, wraps have become very popular. The lowly tortilla from Mexico has been re-purposed in many different ways. Asiago Pinwheels are a hearty and tasty appetizer, made with soft tortillas, fresh basil and asiago and fontina … Continue reading
You might be saying to yourself, I understand the green beans and basil, but what are pepitas? Pepitas are the edible seed of a pumpkin or squash, used in cooking and often dried or toasted and eaten as a snack … Continue reading
The nice thing about cucumbers is that they are available all year round, but cukes fresh from the market make a Creamy Cucumber Salad extra-special at this time of year. Regular cucumbers that are available in the winter are usually … Continue reading
Cherry Oatmeal Squares….remind me of Date Squares, but luscious cherry filling fills the centre instead of the date mixture. This is an easy recipe to prepare….perfect for a summer picnic. The just fresh pails of pitted cherries and liquid are … Continue reading
Bumbleberry Pie is a pie made with at least three kinds of berries and may also include apple or rhubarb. This version of Bumbleberry Pie is made with 2 cups of raspberries and blueberries and 1 cup of sliced strawberries. … Continue reading