There is a reason that we live in Western New York, and that is there is a change of seasons. We hear the complaints about how awful winter is here, but what is horrible is having the same weather all the time. A change of season is good. This year, we deemed the summer the […]
autumn
Roasted Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk
During the season, Bruce and I gradually shift our shopping focus from local grocery stores to our own garden and the excellent farmer’s markets nearby. We’re fortunate to be surrounded by three such markets: Anderson’s Produce, Carlberg Farmstand, and Peterson’s. Last week at Anderson’s, they had Brussels sprouts on the stalk for $3.00. I couldn’t […]
Purple Potato Salad
On a whim, I picked up a basket shopping this spring that had potatoes, garlic and horseradish for growing. I tried my hand at growing these guys in fabric grow baskets. I still need to harvest everything, but I did harvest the purple potatoes. There were pros and cons. Pro, super easy to harvest with […]
Fireball Applesauce
In the midst of Western New York apple season, you can find apples strewn on the ground and in the trees. Bees and wasps circle the apples with their last ditch effort to enjoy a taste of sugar before the frost hits. Last week, Bruce and I grabbed a market bag and walked down to […]
The Meatball
There is something holy about a meatball. It reflects the person who rolls that ball of love out. If I truly love you, I will make you Spaghetti and Meatballs. It’s the holy grail of all that is good in the food universe. I’m not saying my family recipe is the best meatball recipe in […]