In my experience, people fall into one of two categories when it comes to garlic scapes, either they love them – or they don’t know what to do with them. Those in the latter category are certainly not alone, and understandably so. Garlic scapes are elusive, their time with us is brief. Unless you grow garlic yourself, or frequent a farmers’ market, chances are you’ve never seen them before. If you are fortunate to have access to these beautiful green tendrils, and don’t quite know what to do with them, read on!
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“She wanted only her own strawberry farm, the fragrance of the fields and the cedar trees, and to live simply in this place forever.” – David Guterson, Snow Falling on Cedars There’s something about standing in the middle of a field of strawberries. There, the air is different; heavy with a sweet sugary perfume that can only come from berries warmed long by the sun. It’s a simple pleasure to fill a basket with berries picked fresh off the vine. It’s equally as satisfying to take those sweet berries home and make homemade jam.
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This recipe ups the ante of a basic pan-seared pork chops recipe by adding locally sourced ingredients, including bone-in pork and fresh herbs. Topped with homemade kale pesto (though traditional basil pesto can be used), the dish is juicy, tender, and full of spring flavors. It’s served family-style, accompanied by a flavorful wine mixture, and pairs well with potatoes, rice, or pasta.
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Homemade ricotta cheese is made with whole milk, heavy cream, vinegar, and salt, reflecting Italy's culinary heritage. This creamy cheese is versatile, easily prepared, and can be made at home in under 1 hour.
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Hot Cross Buns are a traditional Good Friday recipe. Delicately sticky-sweet and beautifully golden on the outside, while the inside is scented with warm vanilla and spices, and studded with dried cranberries and golden raisins – all of which are reasons enough to love them, though I’ve always been most captivated by their intriguing history.
