Berries: Delicious & Versatile!
The Upper Valley berry season typically ranges from mid-June to October. In our short but fruitful season, we can enjoy…
The Upper Valley berry season typically ranges from mid-June to October. In our short but fruitful season, we can enjoy…
Blueberries are my absolute favorite local food! I’ve loved blueberries longer than it’s been known that they have amazing health…
This is my favorite thing to eat in August when corn and green beans are ready, there is lots of…
This yummy sauce is courtesy of The Beeroness and goes deliciously with Slow Cooker Pork Ribs. Beeroness Stout & Sriracha Barbecue…
I used to make cooked lunches twice a week for a handful of friends and neighbors. I called it Bethany’s…
Fool – a deceptively delicious English dessert – is one of my favorites. It’s easy, so tasty, and can be…
I found this remarkable easy cobbler recipe at Divas Can Cook and was so surprised by how delicious it was…
Each year I look forward to strawberry season with eager anticipation. Upper Valley strawberries are so juicy and sweet —…
My favorite way to eat kale is not new or trendy – I like it cooked tender and until it’s…
My childhood memories of succotash are not good. I distinctly remember dumping my bowl of succotash in the bushes during…
This incredibly simple dish will catapult cauliflower from the ho-hum “boring” vegetable group into the star of any meal. And,…
Light, delicious summer squash salad is a perfect addition to any meal. This recipe comes to us from the Norwich…
When the garden is overproducing and the CSA share is overflowing, finding quick ways to store the harvest for the…
Cooking with herbs lends a bright, fresh note to food and, whether used sparingly or with gusto, can completely transform…
Bartlett’s Blueberry Farm opened last weekend for their 31st year of pick-your-own. Heidi Bartlett said that their bushes made it…
This post is a fun reminder about how quickly and deliciously you can enjoy fresh grown berries this summer (aside…
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve shared this zucchini chard cake recipe with folks this summer. I…
When a garlic bulb matures and sends up a stalk for a flower to reproduce, the flavorful shoot is called…
Apples often steal the crisp scene in the fall. But berry crisps as just as good and make for a…
As much as I love cooking, I have to admit that sometimes I don’t do so well in the breakfast…
I’m a big fan of salads that aren’t just plain old salads. Not that there’s anything wrong with those, of…
That’s no typo. Beet (not beef) burgers are awesome. But I’m going to go ahead and guess you aren’t already…
The pairing of strawberry and rhubarb is classic. The tartness of the rhubarb and the sweetness of the strawberries creates…
While making strawberry rhubarb compote recently, I thought I was pretty clever. For whichever use I had intended for the…
If I had to pick just one of my slightly unhealthy food weaknesses to share with you, it would be ice…
With the expertise of guest chef Randal Smathers, we set up at Rutland’s newest community garden to demonstrate to neighbors…
As strawberry season fades, it’s time to turn your attention to blueberries – my all-time favorite berry. When blueberries are…
Memories of your grandmother’s zucchini bread will remind you that this is certainly not a revolutionary concept. I haven’t come…
While at its base, this is a leek and potato soup, Lisa Donohue, of the Thrive Center in Wallingford, has…
Sweet, crunchy, and slightly rich. It’s summer corn time. And when added to this chowder, those flavors are only further…
Whenever I find myself loaded with tomatoes, peppers, onions, eggplant, and summer squash, this is what I make. Ratatouille (rat-a-too-ee)…
It doesn’t take long to transform whatever you have into one awesome vegetable sauce. No Recipe Vegetable Sauce Just start…
Eggplant is one of those foods, like summer squash. I often hear people say they don’t like it. And, as…
Curry has been on my dinner rotation quite often lately. Maybe you tried the eggplant one I shared with you…
Nothing says summer like food on a stick. From popsicles to corndogs, eating with your hands evokes the fun and…
I have dreams of pesto. Pesto on pizza, pesto on pasta, pesto on sandwiches, and pesto on warm potatoes. Maybe…
It’s a fun take on an old favorite, even for those without dietary restrictions. While I usually find lasagna to…
Have you ever noticed that the right condiment or sauce can transform an average dish into a great dish? That’s…
Sweet corn and smoky bacon are just meant to be paired together, which is why I love to start a…
There are simple ways to preserve tomatoes, such as freezing them whole and not going through the hassle of peeling…
I’m always amazed at the end-of-season productivity of pepper plants and their vibrant hues as they reach peak ripeness. Yet,…
While you probably won’t find mangoes in Vermont any time soon, this is an example of how to incorporate a…
Grilled Veggie Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 + You can…
As with the start of every September in Vermont, the warm days of summer are quickly transitioning into cool fall breezes. But…
Have you seen these funky bright yellow squashes? They kind of look like flying saucers. What you might not know…
Grilled Salsa Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: about 4 cups Ingredients 2 ears of corn 2 tomatoes 1 onion,…
As I’ve said before: beans are amazing. Not only are they the most nutritious plant food out there, but they’re…
This installment of Randal Smather’s Ver-Mex menu is a taco that cooks up his tomatillo salsa with pieces of cubed,…
Here is another one of Randal Smathers’ ingenious VerMex menu items. Why do I say ingenious? Because when I was…
What makes a good taco is its many components. Like assembling a dinner salad, a good taco is all…
I don’t know about you, but I’m not quite sure what happened to July, or this week, for that…
As I’ve said before in Six Steps to an Awesome Dinner Salad, the key to a great salad is…
When I was a kid, I didn’t think too much about my food. If I liked something, I ate it.…
As you set out to form the perfect dinner salad, consider what greens you choose for your base. Though…
July is here and so is Everyday Chef’s new theme: the Dinner Salad. As the weather heats up we’ll…
Briefly grilling halved Romaine heads adds a nice charred flavor that just tastes like summer. Red onion, soft blue cheese,…
You’re probably seeing greens everywhere at the market and in your farm shares. But maybe you aren’t so sure the…
Homemade sorbet is a great way to make a scrumptious and healthy dessert that is also low-fat. You can make…
How about straying away from those high-calorie and nutrition-deficient temptations and trying something just as yummy but a lot better…
Garlic Scape Pesto Ingredients: One bunch garlic scapes (approximately 10), chopped 1/3 to 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1/3…