By Amanda Rose | Beets
I peek under our hoop house garden bed to check the progress of the hundred beets we planted early in the winter. The greens look healthy and strong. For two months I have resisted the urge to harvest baby beets early. On occasion, I did harvest a few beets under the auspices of “thinning the […]
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By Amanda Rose | Persimmon
This bread has a pedigree! I picked up the recipe from David Lebovitz’ blog and he had adapted it from James Beard’s famous persimmon bread. By the time we have all adapted this recipe to our diets and taste buds, James Beard may never recognize its genealogy. Here we have no ordinary quick bread. I […]
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By Amanda Rose | Citrus
Does dessert get any easier than this? I love something sweet after a meal that is heavy with garlic and onion. Most of my meals are! This sweet offering with fresh orange slices is just perfect: light, sweet, and palate cleansing. And I mentioned easy, right? Living on the edge of a large citrus-growing area, […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Beans
This black bean dish is superb over brown rice pilaf (here at Traditional Foods). Making the two dishes is a bit of work, so make plenty for a second meal or even a third. A simple green salad with vinaigrette completes the menu or serve with fresh garden tomatoes and cucumber sticks and garnish with […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Asparagus
You’re going to love this simple but utterly delicious meal. It is perfect for a weekend brunch. My inspiration is from Claire Robinson at the Food Network (here). I’ve tweaked the original recipe and surely you will tweak this one. Tweak away! When I make this recipe, I make extra of the asparagus and the […]
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By Amanda Rose | Salmon
Every time I do a literature search for Omega 3 fatty acids there are new studies finding their important role in protecting our hearts and brains. These anti-inflammatory fats were critical in our diets for the many centuries of human existence and yet have declined in western diets. As we live with the consequences — […]
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