The accidental gardener strikes again! A couple of years ago, we had a surprise sprout garden. This year, a surprise carrot patch! I noticed a month ago that the feathery bright green plants growing rapidly around a tomato plant in the corner of our garden looked strangely familiar. And then I placed them: carrots! I … Continue reading “From Garden to Table: Roasted Rosemary Carrots with Sheep’s Milk Feta”
Category: Food
From Garden to Table: Pickled Beets
Food, by lauren, July 5, 2016, 5 RepliesWe’ve had a plethora of radishes and beets this summer. I love beets many ways — roasted, grated raw on top of a salad, but especially pickled. Whole Foods sells a delicious product (Love Beets) that I sometimes splurge on (their honey ginger variety is my favorite), but with our own beets growing fast and … Continue reading “From Garden to Table: Pickled Beets”
Honey-And-Beer-Braised Short Ribs
Food, by lauren, June 13, 2016, Leave a ReplyHoney-and-Beer-Braised Short Ribs with Root Vegetables (from Fire + Ice, by Darra Goldstein) 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces (I only used 3 lbs) salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large head garlic 3 yellow onions, coarsely chopped 3 sprigs thyme 2 large sprigs parsley and 2 Tbsp … Continue reading “Honey-And-Beer-Braised Short Ribs”
Nordic Cooking: Fire + Ice
Food, by lauren, June 3, 2016, 1 ReplyFire and Ice: Classic Nordic Cooking, by Darra Goldstein I checked out this new cookbook from our local library, but I’m going to buy the book because it was so painful to return; during the three-week period of time this beautiful book was under my care, it came to feel like it belonged to me! … Continue reading “Nordic Cooking: Fire + Ice”
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food, by lauren, May 22, 2016, 5 RepliesMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday This spring, we’ve had the most strawberries we’ve ever had. It’s both a blessing and a curse; there’s a strange, sick game of keep-it-up with the berries that feels a lot like trying to do magic with a broken wand (Ron Weasley reference? Anyone?). Every day I find berries that … Continue reading “Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday”