Our local grocery store is kind enough to donate their vegetable and fruit scraps to us as a supplement to our pigs’ diet. If the pigs’ weekly loot is any indication, fennel is not a terribly popular vegetable, which is unfortunate, as it is one of my favorites, and I believe it is deserving of… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Vegetables & Sides
Freezing Fresh Corn
It’s a dreary day here in southeastern Massachusetts, rainy and cool, and though we are in dire need of the rain, rain always slows my roll, makes me feel sluggish and sleepy. I know I’m not alone. This morning, after picking up the otherwise destined-for-compost vegetable and fruit waste that our local Whole Foods donates… Continue Reading
Strawberry Salsa & Sugared Pita Chips from The Coastal Table cookbook + a giveaway
Congratulations to Christina who won a copy of The Coastal Table. The giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered and to Union Park Press for providing the book for this giveaway. You know that friend you have who has great taste in all things style and food? And who makes it all… Continue Reading
Peas with Lemon Mascarpone
As mentioned in the post about lunch at La Bandita Townhouse in Pienza, since having their pea soup with lemon mascarpone, I’ve been making lemon mascarpone and eating it with abandon. In related news, I also bought a lemon tree after returning from Italy. It’s only a wee, little tree right now, but eventually, I… Continue Reading
Wild Rice and Mushroom Salad for Whole Grain Sampling Day (+ a giveaway)
The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Julie! I hope that you enjoy the whole grain goodies! In the interest of full disclosure, I was provided a slew of whole grain products to sample, but was not otherwise compensated for this post. As always, all opinions are my own. Like the 81% of Americans who are… Continue Reading