Summer farmers market season is in full swing, with an embarrassment of delicious riches. And I go on shopping sprees amongst the produce. I buy lots of things for canning jams and pickles, some things I eat as plain and fresh as possible and some things I turn into delicious recipes to share here. And sometimes, I have a few fruits or vegetables hanging around I want to make … [Read more...] about Fresh Corn and Zucchini Loaf
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Fresh Cherry Pecan Crumb Cake
I love cherries. My father used to buy them whenever they were available in the market and keep thin in a colander by the sink. He’d eat a few every time he walked by, putting the pits in a little bowl beside it. Cherries grow here and I occasionally find them at farmers markets, but I mostly find them in May and June at better grocery stores, shipped in from out of state. I … [Read more...] about Fresh Cherry Pecan Crumb Cake
Orange Poppyseed Drizzle Muffins
Muffins are so easy. I mean, there are so many recipes that produce beautiful muffins with just a bowl and a spoon. And the little individual size treats always look so sweet. These are a little different. They require a little more washing up and a few additional steps, but the difference between “oh, good…muffins” and “wow, you make great muffins” makes the small effort … [Read more...] about Orange Poppyseed Drizzle Muffins
No Churn Peach Ice Cream with Sweet Tea Caramel Sauce
It is hot here. All summer. So ice cream is must. Homemade ice cream is a special treat, but it involves a little effort in the kitchen that I’m not always up to in the heat of summer. I have memories of making ice cream with my family as a child. We had this electric contraption that fit over a basin that went in a bucket filled with rock salt and ice. Making the base and … [Read more...] about No Churn Peach Ice Cream with Sweet Tea Caramel Sauce
Buttermilk Coleslaw
Coleslaw is a perfectly refreshing summer side dish, I’m not sure it’s actually allowed to have a summer celebration without it! There are so many delicious versions of coleslaw, and many people have very particular requirements, it can be a somewhat fraught decision about which to serve. But I do like to switch things up, from tangy, vinegary Crispy Picnic Slaw to this creamy … [Read more...] about Buttermilk Coleslaw
