Aren’t these baby kiwi adorable? Yes, I’m calling fruit adorable. Baby kiwi have smooth skin and are about the size of a grape. These aren’t just a smaller and younger version of full size kiwi fruit, but they are cousins. The flavor is very similar and these don’t need to be peeled prior to eating […]
Recipes
Roasted Beets
Beets just might be my favorite vegetable this season. I enjoy the roots and the greens. It’s fun to get two totally different foods out of one vegetable. I’ve been eating beets steamed, in salads, in soup and roasted. This week I was excited to see that my favorite grocery store had beets on sale […]
Roast Cabbage
Cabbage is good steamed and in salads. I used to serve it once or twice a month. Now that I’ve discovered roast cabbage, I’ve been making it a couple times a week. It’s simple to prepare, but does take some time in the oven that you’ll need to plan for. The roasting really brings out […]
Spicy Seville Orange Marmalade
Easy Orange Marmalade with Chiles It’s Seville Orange season! These oranges were just made for marmalade. They are very juicy and have a tangy flavor that cooks up sweet and tart. Marmalade doesn’t have to be a difficult production involving large batches, pectin, thermometers and specialized canning equipment. I can make a single jar […]
Black Bean Soup Made with Guinness Stout
When the weather is cool, I love making a large pot of soup that’s big enough for leftovers. Black bean soup is a favorite. This one takes on an extra rich and hearty flavor from the Guinness Extra Stout. Stout Black Bean Soup Soup Ingredients: 1 pound black beans 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic […]