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Sweet & Spicy Golden Beet Shrub Cocktail

July 8, 2016 by Brett Youmans 3 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

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

Farmer’s Market Farro Salad

September 19, 2015 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

The traditional grain of the Mediterranean, farro is a hearty grain that was a mainstay of the daily diet in ancient Rome. Its nutty flavor and chewy texture works perfectly in our Farmer’s Market Farro Salad that gets a delightful hint of sweetness from strawberries. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

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...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Appetizers, Colavita, cucumbers, farro, grains, Olive Oil, pistachios, Salad, Strawberries, Strawberry, tomatoes

Sweet Cherry Crisp with Almond-Crumb Topping

September 4, 2015 by Brett Youmans 3 Comments

This irresistible and versatile dessert can be madein advance and baked in the oven or on the grill just before serving. Oats and nuts add texture and crunch complimenting the juicy fruit filling. Cast iron cooking at its finest! GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer so why not take your grill out for one last whirl?  Would you believe me if I told you that you don't even have to turn on the oven to make this Fresh Sweet Cherry Crisp with Almond-Crumb Topping?  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Grilling, Popular Posts Tagged With: Brunch, cast iron, Cherry, Colavita, Desserts, Grilling, Olive Oil, Sweet Treats

Summer Berry Sparkling Sangria

August 28, 2015 by Brett Youmans 2 Comments

A wine based cocktail from Spain and Portugal, the makeup of this fruity drink varies greatly. Sangria almost always contains fresh fruit, vodka or brandy, and a sweetener ranging from orange juice to honey. With such a wide range of possibilities, I set off to make a lighter version containing fresh summer berries that I’ve been enjoying from this year’s garden. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Sangria. saŋˈɡriːə saŋ-ˈgrē-ə San-GREE-a! Have you tried it?  However you say it, put this on your end of summer to-do list. A wine based cocktail from Spain and Portugal, the makeup of this fruity drink varies greatly.  Sangria … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: berries, blueberries, Blueberry, Cocktail, Cocktail Parties, recipe, Strawberries, Strawberry, Summer, Wine

Summer Orzo Salad with Fire Roasted Corn & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

August 22, 2015 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

Tender al dente orzo pasta with an addictive lemony vinaigrette makes for a scrumptious summer salad. The perfect make ahead dish for picnics or potlucks. Summer Orzo Salad with Fire Roasted Corn & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Summer's sultry heat is here to stay awhile and that means one thing:  Gardens and farm stands everywhere are bursting at the seams with fresh fruits and vegetables.  If you have a garden, even a small one, chances are you have more than you need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Grilling, Popular Posts Tagged With: corn, easy, grilled corn, http://www.greenthumbwhiteapron.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/corn-salad.jpg, recipe, Salad, Side Dish, Summer

Garden Primer: Mad About Zinnias

August 12, 2015 by Brett Youmans 2 Comments

Zinnias are of the easiest annuals to grow from seed, are heavy bloomers, and come in a variety of colors and sizes from which to choose. Since they don’t like to be transplanted, simply sow directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Colorful fusia zinnia perfect for a summer garden. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

It’s that time of year when I start taking stock of how the garden performed this year and what I need to change, adjust, adapt, and amend.  While good soil, sunshine, and water are necessities of a successful garden, one thing that’s often an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Bees, butterflies, color, flowers, garden, Garden Primer, plant, planting tips, pollinators, zinnias

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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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