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9 posts from June 2009

Buy Local!: June 29, 2009
So do you remember that a couple of weeks ago, I told you that Sarah and I had jointly submitted recipes for Maryland Governor O'Malley's Buy Local Cookout? Well, we just learned that the recipe for Grilled Grape Leaves Stuffed...

Strawberry Preserves, Lemon Optional: June 24, 2009
One of our favorite outings is going fruit or vegetable picking. For those of you that are local, our favorite place is Larriland Farms, a pick-your-own farm in Woodbine, Maryland. We went last week and loaded up with strawberries. As...

Almond Granola: June 22, 2009
One of my favorite summertime treats is plain yogurt with fresh berries and granola. I have it for breakfast sometimes, but more often for lunch. I love the cool, tart, creaminess of the yogurt contrasted with the sweetness of the...

Summertime and Strawberry Shortcake: June 18, 2009
I feel like we have been waiting forever for this school year to end. Maybe it's the unusually cool and rainy weather, but summer seems so late in coming this year. But now, finally, school is out and I am...

Linguine with Garlic Scape and Pea Pesto: June 16, 2009
I love to discover something new at the farmers' market. So when we saw these garlic scapes at Calvert's Gift, I was very excited. Garlic scapes are the flower stem of the garlic root bulb. Their flavor is milder and...

Yellow Indian Woman Beans with Lemon and Dill: June 10, 2009
It's been a while since I posted a recipe using the beans from my Rancho Gordo shopping spree. This recipe is perfect for spring, with the flavors of lemon and dill that reflect the lightness and freshness of the season....

Grilled Grape Leaves Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts, and Rosemary: June 8, 2009
A few weeks back, my sister, Sarah, (who I have written about before, she of Black Ankle Vineyards fame) sent me a flyer saying that Maryland's Governor, Martin O'Malley, is hosting a "Buy Local Cookout" and inviting Maryland cooks and...

Radish Tartines: June 4, 2009
This time of year, radishes are abundant at the farmer's market. Some have a kick to them, and some are mild, like my favorites, the white-tipped French breakfast radishes. We eat them in salads of course, but one of our...

Roasted Asparagus and New Potatoes with Tarragon: June 2, 2009
For some reason, tarragon is an excellent complement to many spring dishes. Of course, I love it in egg salad, but it is also perfect with those tender spring vegetables like asparagus and peas. For this dish, I paired it...