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  • Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives & Capers

    Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives & Capers

    Tomato season is coming to a close. The cherry tomatoes are the last plants still producing in our Garden. I love to use cherry tomatoes in a fresh sauce, bringing out their sweetness. One last hurrah before garden clean up commences…. Read more

  • Preserved Lemons

    Preserved Lemons

    I have a small Meyer Lemon Tree in a pot. When I am lucky enough to get a few lemons, I make preserved lemons and use their salty, sweet, tangy, umami goodness in place of lemon in a variety of dishes. Our new favorite is Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemons. I highly suggest you Read more

  • Raspberry Crumble Bars

    Raspberry Crumble Bars

    Last fall we planted a small plot of one of my favorite fruits – Raspberries. In my youth I’d walk thru the brambles picking berries and shoving them in my mouth by the hand full as fast as I could, my Grandfather right beside me. You could always hear my Grandmother a couple rows over Read more

  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Effortless, flavorful, tender, juicy melt in your mouth pulled pork served on a buttered, toasted bun. Got your attention yet? Ditch the dishes. Break out the paper plates and spend time with friends. I recently served this with a Brussel Sprout Slaw with Chipotle Ranch Dressing. Ingredients: 4 lb Pork Butt 1 Onion, halved 4 Read more

  • Brussel Sprout Slaw with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

    Brussel Sprout Slaw with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

    Colorful, crunchy, sweet, and spicy with a creamy, zesty chipotle infused ranch dressing. Assemble the slaw ahead of time and store the dressing separate. Toss just before serving to preserve crunch. Ingredients: 1 lb Brussel Sprouts, trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced thin 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin 1 jalapeno, halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds Read more

  • Bourbon Cherries

    Bourbon Cherries

    Yes, this is a big batch of cherries and a canning recipe. You are going to want to have these on hand for the holidays. Serve Bourbon Cherries over Ice Cream, Pork Tenderloin Sliders or add to an Old Fashioned Cocktail. We love using 1792 or French Oaked Maker’s Mark #46 for this recipe, but Read more