Have you tried farro? In a world of quinoa this and quinoa that, I thought it was time to shine a little light on one of my favorite grains. Farro. Farro is an ancient grain that has been around for centuries and has even been found in … [Read more...]
Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Salsa
I love a good dip or salsa. Sometimes I even double dip when no one's looking. Guacamole. French onion. That dip made with cream cheese and marshmallow goo --- I can eat that one by the spoonful! Love. Love! LOVE! But what about one … [Read more...]
10 Minute Spiced Pretzels
This time of year the sweetest gifts of all are the ones you make yourself. We’re all crazy-busy enjoying the holidays but if you have 10 minutes to spare, this little addictive recipe for "10 Minute Spiced Pretzels" might be just what you … [Read more...]
Parmesan & Pepper Shortbread Cookies | Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap Part 2
If you missed Part 1, click here! Cookie Lover + Food Blogger = Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap! I am so excited that I got to participate in the 4th annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap this year. Hosted by Julie from The Little Kitchen and … [Read more...]
Fresh Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette
Cranberries, along with blueberries and Concord grapes, are one of three North America’s native fruits that are commercially grown here in the US. Cranberries are a unique fruit and can only grow and survive under a special combination of factors … [Read more...]
Easy Tomato and Ricota Tarts
I love picking tomatoes. I guess it’s because I’m always guaranteed a treasure hunt. As I examine each beautiful sphere and contemplate what goes in the basket, I say to myself — not quite ripe enough — almost ready — perfect! I try to … [Read more...]
How To Make Goat Cheese | How-To Tuesday!
Today we’re making goat cheese! Goat cheese, or as the French say it, chèvre, is a deliciously tangy addition to almost any dish, savory or sweet. Most cheeses require quite a bit of time to properly age, but a few of the softer varieties can be … [Read more...]
Quick Pickled Dilly Beans
Home canning to preserve food in jars can be intimidating. So today it’s refrigerator pickles to the rescue! It’s a quick and easy alternative when you want some instant gratification in the form of crispy and crunchy and dilly and green. Let’s … [Read more...]
Crispy Quick Pickled Radishes
I planted a few different varieties of radishes this year and I’ve decided the Easter Egg radish is my favorite. Easter Egg radishes are not actually a specific variety of radish but a mix of different varieties with different skin colors. They … [Read more...]
Roasted Carrot Hummus with Hand-Cut Pita Chips
I just love hummus. How does something so simple taste so darn good? As you've seen from my recent posts, I've been on this Easter kick lately. {I think it's spring fever mostly but we'll blame it on Easter...} This week I wanted to do something … [Read more...]