By Jeanie Rose | Berries
For years I had seen the formidable gooseberries in the forest. Green with long spines, they looked like berries from a far-away planet. No one I knew did anything with the gooseberries so I opted to hike on by and leave the berries to the brave wildlife that had learned to manage all those prickly […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Apple
Why have I not developed a habit of baking apples? They are so quick to do and everyone loves them. This apple season I am determined to test a few variations on this theme and add some new apple recipes to my repertoire. This particular recipe is inspired by Maria Meridith at Family Fresh Cooking. […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Apple
Do you find your mouth watering as you walk through the farmers market in early fall? The colors are glorious. The sugar is up. The flavors are outstanding. What to eat first? Here is a suggestion. Combine a number of those lovelies into a savory salad. There is a window of time when the late […]
Continue readingBy Jeanie Rose | Peaches Plums Apricots
When ripe, densely flavored fruit is available, take the opportunity to serve it fresh with a few adornments. This peach compote dish should inspire your creativity. With peaches I prefer the late season selections. They have rich flavor, sturdy texture, and usually are freestone. Here in Central California, they are available at every fruit stand […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Peaches Plums Apricots
When you have a major harvest, do you try recipes you would never have considered before the bonanza arrived? I sure do! Take this plum brandy, for instance. It took a quantity of ripe plums. Any other year I was too stingy with the fruit to do a “frivolous” project such as this. After tasting […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Apple
Aunt Minnie is one of the rare cooks who has passed her art down to the next generations of would-be cooks. She is known for this fragrant fall treat, a delectable apple cake. Her recipe can be found in New Recipes from Moosewood. I have adapted it just a bit and do can you. Get […]
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