Garlic Scapes. Who knew they even existed? They are not the kind of thing you generally see on a grocery store shelf and people very rarely know what they are unless they garden or belong to a CSA. I will be completely honest that I had never seen them before joining our farm share -- … Continue reading Garlic Scape Pesto with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Chicken Stock
Let's face it: Â there have been many days when I bought chicken stock at the grocery store. Â But a wonderful article by Mark Bittman got me thinking more about where I waste money in the kitchen. Â I previously bought chicken stock all the time. Â It was used in cream or bean-based soups, risottos, sauces, etc. … Continue reading Chicken Stock
Honey Apple Oatmeal
I feel sort of silly posting a recipe for oatmeal. Â But I have only recently discovered how easy it is to make oatmeal from scratch on a weekday morning. I honestly always thought it took like an hour or something and never investigated further -- continuing to buy little packages of oatmeal at the store. … Continue reading Honey Apple Oatmeal