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Sweet & Spicy Golden Beet Shrub Cocktail

July 8, 2016 by Brett Youmans 2 Comments

Beets are one of the first things I get planted in the garden every year. Depending on the variety, they’re ready from seed to table in about 60 days. While we mostly associate this versatile vegetable with its deeply hued taproot, did you know the leaves are also edible? As they grow to maturity in the garden, I enjoy clipping the leaves for fresh crisp salads and quick stir-fry dishes. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Beets are one of the first things I get planted in the garden every year.  Depending on the variety, they’re ready from seed to table in about 60 days. While we mostly associate this versatile vegetable with its deeply hued taproot, did you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: beets, Cocktail, Cocktail Parties, cocktails, garden, pickled beets, recipe

Garden Salad Gin & Tonic

July 5, 2016 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

Garden Salad Gin & Tonic | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

If you’ve been following the blog for awhile, you know this is my favorite time of year.  I know I say that about every season but at this moment, when everything is changing by the second and brimming with possibilities, this is the time of year I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Cocktail, Cocktail Parties, cocktails, Garden Cottage, gardening, raised garden beds, recipe

Here’s What You’re Missing On Instagram

July 1, 2016 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Cucumber tendril climbing up a rusted metal trellis. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Are you following Green Thumb White Apron on Instagram?  I post real time happenings around the garden, in the kitchen, with the chickens, and photos from my travels.  Often, life gets in the way of getting a blog post up as timely as I'd like but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts, Travel Tagged With: Chickens, garden, instagram, recipe, Travel

Lavender-Strawberry Jam Spritzer

June 11, 2016 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

Photo of jelly jars filled with Lavender-Strawberry Jam Spritzer Cocktail. We make strawberry jam every year and always have it on hand so it seemed natural to use it as a sweeter in this cocktail. When mixed together with a bit of lavender syrup, vanilla infused vodka, and club soda, you’ve got something quite special. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

  Y'all know I love using herbs and aromatics in cocktails and mocktails and drinks of all kinds right?  I guess it’s in my garden-to-table DNA.  Remember the Classy Clementine and the Blueberry Bramble Cocktails?  Or that Rosemary Lemonade I made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Cocktail, Cocktail Parties, cocktails, flowers, garden, lavender, Strawberries, Strawberry, vanilla, vodka

Want Perfect Hard-Cooked Eggs? Steam Them!

March 13, 2016 by Brett Youmans 20 Comments

Perfect Steamed Eggs! The only sure-fire trick is to use old eggs. As eggs age, they gradually lose moisture through the pores in their shell and the air pocket at the tip expands. The pH of the whites also changes, going from a low pH to a relatively high pH, which makes them adhere less strongly to the shell. Farm-fresh eggs will always be tricky to age. Ideally, buy your eggs a week or two before you plan to boil them and let them age in the fridge.

It’s hard to believe that we’ve had the chickens for almost a year now. Best.  Decision.  Ever. I find myself watching them all the time.  Stalking them on the Chicken Cam when I’m at work.  On the Chicken Cam when I’m in the house wondering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: boiled eggs, deviled eggs, Easter eggs, Eggs, hard-cooked eggs, tips

Cauliflower Couscous with Lime and Cilantro

March 6, 2016 by Brett Youmans 7 Comments

Substitute carbs with things like this “Cauliflower Couscous with Lime and Cilantro.” The texture is similar to a traditional couscous and the flavor is off the charts delicious!

Last fall I was carrying a 20 pound bag of chicken treats up to the coop when a light bulb went off in my head.  The 20 pound bag of treats I was hauling was equivalent to the extra weight I had gained over the past few years.  That’s a lot of extra … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: cauliflower, cilantro, couscous, diet, lime, probiotics, recipe, Side Dish, weight loss

Spaghetti and Meatball Soup

January 26, 2016 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Ready in 30 minutes because Colavita does most of the work for you in this kid friendly Spaghetti and Meatball Soup. Combine one of the premium all-natural tomato sauces with chicken stock and a few other ingredients to create a delicious soup that’s simply perfect.

Soup for you! Do you love soup like I love soup?  Whether for lunch or dinner, soup is one of those hearty and filling meals that you can feel good about eating.  Personally, I like the anticipation of making the soup.  Sort of like that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Colavita, Main Dish, pasta, pasta sauce, Side Dish, soup, tomatoes

8 Easy Holiday Treats You Need To Make Now!

December 18, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Sea Salt and Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've made my list and checked it twice. Chocolate fudge Caramel Warm puddings Buttercream by the spoonful Ice cream Anything sweet, salty, crunchy Cookies Cakes Cream puffs... It's that time of year when I begin to crave … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Almonds, Chocolate, Christmas, Coconut, cookies, Holiday, Peppermint, recipe, Red Velvet, Sweet Treats

Creamy Baked Roasted Pumpkin Risotto

December 10, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Love risotto but hate the cooking process? Try our baked version of this classic dish for a perfect weeknight meal that’s ready in about an hour!

Contrary to popular belief, risotto isn't that hard to make.  It is, however, a bit time consuming and takes patience, but it's not difficult.  What?  You have no patience or time and you just want to eat?  Well, I have a delicious solution for you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: arborio rice, Main Dish, Pumpkin, recipe, Risotto

Triple Chocolate Red Velvet-Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

November 29, 2015 by Brett Youmans 2 Comments

Perfect with a cold glass of milk, 3 kinds of chocolate make these gorgeously delicious crinkle cookies with a sweet sprinkle of powdered sugar. Photo credit: GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

So now that Thanksgiving is behind us, let's keep the celebration going enjoy some more festive indulgences.  With so much going on this time of year, I'm all about simplifying things as much as possible.  Take these Triple Chocolate Red … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Chocolate, chocolate chips, cookies, Desserts, Holiday, recipe, Red Velvet, Sweet Treats

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Beets are one of the first things I get planted in the garden every year. Depending on the variety, they’re ready from seed to table in about 60 days. While we mostly associate this versatile vegetable with its deeply hued taproot, did you know the leaves are also edible? As they grow to maturity in the garden, I enjoy clipping the leaves for fresh crisp salads and quick stir-fry dishes. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
Garden Salad Gin & Tonic | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
Cucumber tendril climbing up a rusted metal trellis. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
Photo of jelly jars filled with Lavender-Strawberry Jam Spritzer Cocktail. We make strawberry jam every year and always have it on hand so it seemed natural to use it as a sweeter in this cocktail. When mixed together with a bit of lavender syrup, vanilla infused vodka, and club soda, you’ve got something quite special. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
Strawberry blossoms are an indication of a heavy crop this year.
Perfect Steamed Eggs! The only sure-fire trick is to use old eggs. As eggs age, they gradually lose moisture through the pores in their shell and the air pocket at the tip expands. The pH of the whites also changes, going from a low pH to a relatively high pH, which makes them adhere less strongly to the shell. Farm-fresh eggs will always be tricky to age. Ideally, buy your eggs a week or two before you plan to boil them and let them age in the fridge.

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