So, I’m not really a gadget girl. Never have been, probably never will be. I find them to be annoying, bulky and just plain in the way, especially in the kitchen. I try to limit my kitchen items to the essentials. As some of you know we recently remodeled out kitchen and in doing so…
CSA Week {Eight} and {Nine} in Pictures
We’ve seen the summer bounty flourish in the past two weeks of Dension Farm CSA shares. From the first showings of tomatoes, eggplant potatoes, onions and corn (!!!!) to the melons; cantaloupe to watermelon (!!!!). This week really inspires me to be creative and try my hand at a few new-to-me dishes. On tap: 1)…
The Amazing, Adaptable Quesadilla
I have been meaning to share this meal for quite a while…it is a go-to regular in our house this summer, and especially useful for keeping up with all of our CSA produce. This meal is a fast, super easy meal to prepare, and it also doesn’t require the oven. It is always, and was…
We All Scream for Ice Cream
I scream we all scream the Zenner’s love ice cream! Three years ago my youngest daughter was diagnosed with a dairy allergy. Since then she has made wonderful progress and probably will completely out grow the allergy. However, along the way we discovered the whole family benefits from a dairy free diet. So we carefully…
Running on Fuel
This post is for my friend Sarah from the From Scratch group. In April we both signed up for the Hudson River Mohawk Half Marathon on 10-10-10. Well, since then we sent in transfer requests and are now doing the Marathon – yup that would be 26.2 miles. I still have my fingers crossed that…
{Summer} Veggie Risotto
{please note- risotto not quiet finished! liquid still needs to be completely absorbed} I am in love with this recipe, so is Miles. Home Cook Culinary Success! Its creamy, hearty and rich with flavor. Its also easy for Miles to eat on his own as all the goodies stick together. This recipe is also great…
{Farm Tour} Kilpatrick Family Farm July 31st 3pm
{farm fun} Kilpatrick Family Farm, a staple at the Saratoga Farmer’s Market, and an almost year-around CSA, is having a farm tour next Saturday, July 31st at 3pm. If its not too hot, I plan on going! We have signed up for their fall CSA and would love to get to know the farm and…
{Leftover} Idea #1: Add Eggs to It!
Along the lines of my poached egg over soba/udon/fettucini noodles from a previous post, I have another idea. This time, for leftover marinara sauce and pasta. I made a gigantic pot of sauce for our Catskills weekend, 5 adults and 2 solid-food eating kiddos and I thought we’d wax it. Nope. In addition to our…
CSA Share Week {Seven} in Pictures
Well, today is week eight pick up for those of us in Denison Farm’s CSA. I’m so excited- I’m hoping for a tomato or two! In the meantime, enjoy a look back at last week’s share…I changed my studio set-up, hope you like the new shots!
The Adirondacks are Cookin’ Out July 29th {Local Food Event}
This one-day event is at The Adirondack Museum and on a Thursday, blah, so there are inherent issues with actually attending this event but its all about local food and looks so fun, I had to post it. I’m hoping someone reading our start-up blog (do we have any readers?) is vacationing in or around…
French Beans Sautéed A La Goodness
French fillet beans, AKA Haricot Vert, are in season. Kilpatrick Family Farm, had them in all their waxy, snappy glory on Saturday at the Saratoga Farmers Market. After our quick trip to the Catskills, we came back late this afternoon not wanting to go to too much trouble with dinner. Take-out is not really an…
Capital Region Craft Brewer’s Festival
I know this isn’t exactly a food event, but it does appear to include a lot of good beer. Thought I would share the info for anyone who might be interested. It’s in Troy on 7/24. You can see more info at the link below. http://www.capitalbrewfest.com/
{Mixing It Up} Coconut Milk Chocolate Ice Cream
{hello goodness} I am so excited about my experiment tonight that I have to immediately share the recipe. I’m sure there is a recipe for this exact flavor combo, but I made it in my head, on the fly last night and finished it after work tonight. Its richy chocolaty with coconut and cinnamon undertones-…
Food Preservation: Put ‘Em Up by Sherri Brooks Vinton
{Family Photo with book, bread-and-butter chips, apple chutney and curried cauliflower} I’ve been sitting on this post for a two weeks now. I think its time to publish as Sarah has demonstrated kick-ass canning ability and if you haven’t purchase this book yet, do so now. Because, like Sarah said below, this book is awesome!…
