My CSA box* often includes carrots — and last week they were special. Deep, rich purple on the outside with a bright orange core, these beauties deserved a starring role. Their flavor profile is a little duskier than a bright orange carrot, and so I paired them with the lovely lavender and thyme growing in…
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Bay Lime Cooler
Here’s a refreshing summer cocktail that uses my Bay Leaf Liqueur. It’s a balanced sweet/tart flavor, fabulously aromatic with bay and lime mint over a base of gin. I love growing scents in my garden — and lime mint is unique, in that it doesn’t smell minty. Instead it’s more green, limey and herbal. You…
Rose Drop
My beautiful Gertrude Jekyll rose is about to bloom — time for a Rose Drop. This recipe was recently featured in the May 2017 Sunset magazine. Enjoy! For me, the garden is a place of deep inspiration for my cooking. I have a beautiful rose bush* — right now in full bloom with deep pink,…
PB&J Smoothie
Calling all PB&J fans — this is YOUR smoothie! It captures the taste of a childhood favorite sandwich in a grownup friendly (ie: less sugar) smoothie. I love it for breakfast before heading out on a bike ride, as it has a great balance of energy for sustained activity. Peanuts* are a fabulous source of…
Bulgur Salad with Spring Herbs
I grow a number of herbs in my garden. They are not only great to have for cooking, they are also pretty, easy-going members of my garden plant communities. While tabouleh is often made with parsley, I’m highlighting three mild fresh green herbs in this version: mint, lemon balm, and fennel fronds. They’re like good…
Cabbage Salad with Roasted Garbanzos and Spicy Tahini dressing
Crunchy, subtly sweet, mild, savory, and a tasty nutrient powerhouse. I’m talking about cabbage, of course! This stalwart vegetable deserves some love, especially in the winter when quality salad greens can be scarce. But cabbage — it’s there for you! I paired mine with a zingy, savory tahini dressing and added roasted garbanzos and pepitas…
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