Today is one of those days, one of those posts, where I have too much to say. It’s more than this delicate crumb-topped peach pie can bear, I think. So instead of a more involved tale, I’ll say that I’ve been enjoying the some much-needed peace after a few weeks of freelance craziness. My work life was upended just a bit recently. Right away there was scrambling and a slew of emails; happily, I now have a few exciting projects beginning to take shape. In the meantime, I’ve had some time to recharge. [Read more…]
blackberry shrub cocktails with mint
As the calendar ticked over to the unofficial start of fall and our pool closed up for the season, something unexpected and entirely unwelcome happened – summer started. Suddenly it was hot and sticky. The cicadas which had been quiet returned with full voices. Summer storms cropped up. As someone who loves wool, overheats easily, and has hair with serious frizz potential, I take this late-onset summer very personally.
On the other hand, there are a few things I’ll miss about summer. As we get the first winter squash in our CSA share, I’m still clinging to all the summer ingredients poised to disappear at any moment. Among them, blackberries. [Read more…]
Tomato Water Cocktails
Capture the deliciousness of a ripe summer tomato with a refreshing batch of tomato water cocktails. This recipe is a companion to this canned crushed tomatoes recipe, but you can also make the cocktails all on their own.
Canned Crushed Heirloom Tomatoes
Save the season with this simple recipe for canned crushed heirloom tomatoes.
Fig and Cantaloupe Salad with Watercress and Creamy Garlic Dressing
A colorful and savory fig and cantaloupe salad that’s perfect for early fall.
