POSTED ON June 12, 2010

Posted in Gluten free, Salads

When I arrived home from a trip to Blooming Hill Farm last weekend, my bags were full of a lovely assortment of late spring produce: spinach, sorrel, green garlic, red scallions, thyme, strawberries and a pot of lavender. I was finding it hard to put the vegetables away as I wanted to admire them, looking [...] continue reading ->

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POSTED ON May 31, 2010

Posted in Baked Goods, Dessert

There are many more of my favorite ingredients in these cupcakes that I wanted to fit into the title, but how long can a name for a cupcake be?

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POSTED ON May 16, 2010

Posted in appetizer

I served this bruschetta with champagne at the beginning of a special five course dinner and was pleasantly surprised by how much praise it received. The delicate pea flavor is a great way to begin a spring meal or as part of a selection of snacks to enjoy with drinks.

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POSTED ON May 8, 2010

Posted in Gluten free, Grains, Mains

I had soaked quinoa my usual way; throwing some in a pot and covering the unwashed grain with water as I ran out the door one morning. I had no plans for what it would become; all I knew was that later I would want something nutritious and quick to eat. As things turned out, [...] continue reading ->

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POSTED ON April 30, 2010

Posted in Gluten free, Grains, Mains

The garlicky verdant scent of ramps filled my kitchen as I began cooking this spring braise, bringing back memories of the exciting first weeks of spring and crisp mornings at the farmers market.

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