Summer sweet corn is a treat, and this simple ice cream makes the most of sweet corn’s rich, gentle flavors. I love sweet corn sautéed in butter — the heat and fat coax depth of flavor as the natural sugars caramelize in the pan and the starches gel in the kernels. I use this simple…
Category: CSA Veggie box
Citrus Mint Smoothie
Here’s just the thing for a pick me up – a tangy, bright, fresh smoothie made with tangerine, spinach and mint. While I usually eat my greens and fruit, today was hectic and I wanted something to enjoy while on the go. Using my Vitamix, I blended some delightful baby spinach with whole tangerine, lime…
Potato Leek Soup
When I discover both leeks and potatoes in my CSA box, I know what I’ll be cooking — Potato Leek Soup. This recipe is a perfect example of the power of simple: just a handful of inexpensive ingredients, 30 minutes start to finish, and you create a supremely delicious soup. The French have been making…
CSA Veggie box 2/9/18
Another beautiful, warm week here in sunny California. And that means another fabulous box from Full Belly Farm! Here’s what’s in my box this week, and how I plan to use these treasures from the farm. Napa Cabbage: I’ll ferment this tasty tender cabbage with garlic and chili to make my version of kim chi. …
CSA Veggie box 2/2/18
If you’ve visited my site before, you’ll notice that I often include beautiful vegetables in my recipes from my weekly Full Belly Farm Community Supported Agriculture veggie box. I’ve had a number of inquiries from friends and followers on how to best use the produce in my box — how I decide what to use…
