What does the new year hold for those of us foodies, localvores and wicked good eaters? After surfing the clouds, reading magazines and studying consumers, these are my predictions for the food trends that seem
This is the season of the roots; root vegetables, that is. To access our winter produce, I pop open a trap door in the kitchen floor and climb down the 4-foot ladder into the corner
Our recent spell of wintery weather has certain advantages, as being housebound allows one the opportunity cook more. The warmth and heat from the oven and the savory aromas of a pot of soup bubbling
This delicious Raspberry Streusel Coffee Cake is wonderful for breakfast, or serve as a Summer dessert treat topped with specialty ice cream.
Prepared with fresh mint and shelled peas, pureed in the blender and finished with ribbons of cream, Minted Fresh Pea Soup is perfect for a festive luncheon, or the start to a special dinner.
We have been enjoying an abundance of the white salad turnip Hakurei. Similar in appearance to a radish, this flat-round, smooth, white root is sweet and fruity with a crisp and tender texture. Best harvested
Inspired by some garlic sausages from Bagaduce Farm, I braised swiss chard in the cooking liquid from the sausages. It was a melt-in-your-mouth experience. The chard was just tender, not mushy and boiled, and full
This Maple Rhubarb Muffin recipe is an excellent way to incorporate the health benefits of rhubarb while reducing the sugar by using maple syrup.
Now that the strawberry season is here, my kitchen will be filled with the sweet aromas of bubbling pots of jam like this recipe for Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam.
Our smoked turkey breast was a delicious experiment! We completed the meal with rosemary roasted potatoes, fresh asparagus, and new greens from the garden. Eating local has never tasted so good!
The recipe for Spring Green Soup is simply a variation of Potato Leek Soup and can be prepared with a variety of Spring green vegetables and herbs.
On a recent trip to Aroostook County, I enjoyed a delicious meal with farmers and local food supporters at the Whole Potato Café and Commons in Presque Isle. This unique place is a community gallery
