Category Archives: Winter

Simple Apple Tarts Using Local Farm Ingredients

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Susan

    One of my favorite treats are simple handmade tarts because they give me an opportunity to test flavor combinations and don’t require much time to make. These sweet little apple tarts are an easy treat to make when … Continue reading →

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Baked Summer Squash & Heirloom Tomatoes

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Susan

Organic summer squash, zucchini, onions & tomatoes present the most beautiful and simple baked casserole with lots of opportunities to use up leftovers right away or freeze them for fall & winter soups. Continue reading →

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Herb Roasted Parsnips & Rainbow Carrot Soup

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Susan

Rainbow Carrots & Baby Parsnips roasted in fresh herbs and blended with local onions, celery and homemade broth make a wonderful winter soup. Continue reading →

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Creamy Tomato, Cauliflower & Pesto Soup

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Susan

  As the sun rises this morning, it hits the brick on the house behind mine perfectly to turn the color of the brick to a lovely shade resembling a summer peach. Can you tell I’m ready for warmer temperatures? … Continue reading →

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Roasted Cauliflower & Pesto Soup

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Susan

  I won’t lie, it’s been hard getting back to writing after taking so much time off to visit with family and friends through the holiday season. I’ve been slow to get started and frustrated with the limited exposure from … Continue reading →

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Warm Brussels Sprout Salad as Winter Begins & Ends

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Susan

A warm salad combining cool weather crops like Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower and chard which is cooked just long enough in olive oil to bring out the natural sugars and leave some crunch in the vegetables. Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomato, Eggplant & Cauliflower Soup

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Susan

Summer heirloom tomatoes roasted with sweet onions and garlic, late harvest eggplant and early baby cauliflower come together with curry seasonings, spicy chilies and smoked salts & peppercorns to create a warming soup. Continue reading →

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Goat Meatballs with Wilted Slaw

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Susan

Goat Meatballs or Sliders are a great way to introduce your family to a meat product used extensively throughout the world. Incorporating local vegetables into the blend allows you to customize the final product to fit into any menu. Continue reading →

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Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Susan

Silky smooth blend of three fall squash varieties along with apples, hot peppers and peanut butter from the local farmers’ market make this vegetarian soup something to write home about. Top it with homemade candied pecans for a extra special treat. Continue reading →

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Root Vegetable Hash

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Susan

A colorful interpretation of traditional Hash Potatoes using red yellow & purple carrots, ivory colored baby parsnips, Garnet sweet potatoes and winter rutabagas. A few simple fresh herbs along with olive oil, Himalayan salt & fresh cracked pepper complete the taste profile. Continue reading →

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