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,…
Jasmine Ice Cream
My pink jasmine is in full bloom and its intoxicating fragrance beckoned me to use it in my kitchen. Here is my take on a simple, creamy and luscious custard ice cream gently perfumed with fresh pink jasmine. I use my trusty Cuisinart ice cream maker for homemade ice cream. It only takes about 20…
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…
Chicken thighs braised with tomatoes and herbes de Provence
Savory, rich, and full flavored chicken thighs simmered with a few key ingredients — just what I wanted on a rainy evening. Fresh garlic and diced red tomatoes combine with warm herbes de Provence and Parmesan rind to create the perfect simmer sauce for chicken thighs. Parmesan rinds are just that — the hard outer edge…
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