Fresh Beginnings

This was our first CSA Pickup of the Season as we resumed our continued eager support of Wimer's Organics CSA or Community Supported Agriculture. Our first box included butter lettuce, red lettuces, green onions, garlic scapes, scallions, kale, arugula and unpopped popcorn. We have since had our second pick up and the third is next week as we are still on the bi-weekly list since, as you can see even without the arugula and popcorn not pictured, it would be difficult for L and I to eat all of it without waste, just given life, love, and of course our crazy schedules some days.

I know it's been some time since I've posted, but I hope you are still out there, dear readers. Like over a year, about which I cringe as I type. But sometimes as we know, life  throws us curve balls that land way in the outfield, far from wireless connections or a computer by which one can upload the latest dish. However, as usual, getting stuck in the outfield has not stopped my experimentation with flavors, food, pairings, herbs, taste and the senses, and of course, cooking.

So what's to come and what to expect? Recipes and pictures of meals and tasty things,  our re-cultivated container garden of various plants, flowers, and fruits, herbs, and vegetables (which are still a work in progress), and the super exciting addition of joining a local business that is all about composting. 

Stick around. If there is anything I can guarantee, it's that you will not be disappointed, nor have wasted your time.

The Collected Bounty of the Fall (is occupying my freezer)

October and November were  busy months for us, in terms of reaping the rewards of vegetables and fruit not only thriving during the season, but also in gathering the end of summer fruits and veggies that seemed to maintain a little bit of longevity with our warm and mild September and October.


The kitchen has been hopping with zuchinni, apples, and all variets of squash - summer, butternut, and delicata - eggplant, kale, chard, broccoli and cauliflower.

What could be was grated, diced, cooked, baked, and/or frozen to enjoy as we supplement our winter stock of local roots -

beets, golden turnips, parsnips, jerusalem artichokes, potatoes, scallions, onions, garlic,  and even quince.

 Stay tuned for soups, stews, cakes, cookies, loaves of bread, even a jam (right?!) 

and more of the local deliciousness me and My Librarian have been producing.

The Case of the Missing Foodie

Like Max, I too have sailed to the Land of the Wild Things. While enjoying the wild rumpus, I have still been cooking and documenting my many culinary adventures, though I'm sure you know that while one is in the Land of the Wild Things one may not have the immediate resources to update one's blog. Fear not, fellow readers; I have not given up, nor have I forgotten my zester. Many delicious meals are soon to follow, and I promise you, that you will once again discover, like Max did upon his return to home that "... it was still hot."

Copyright Maurice Sendak," Where the Wild Things Are"

A New Year, New Recipes

Some of you may have noticed it's been about a month since my last post. True that, however due to some, well, computer-based viral issues, I am unable to access those mouth-watering photos to accompany recipes and general food adventures. This should be resolved this weekend, however, so stay tuned. Thanks everyone!

A Teaser for What's To Come

Greetings Fellow Foodies! Do not dismay at the lack of posts; I promise there is a scheduled arrangement coming your way very soon. Life has been busy, but it has certainly not been too busy to cook and bake (!), though, sadly, I have had difficulty in finding the time to post.

Coming this week and next I have a Roast Chicken with a Rosemary-Orange Butter Rub, Green Curry with Chicken and Potatoes, an example of a cozy and sweet Autumnal snack, Classic Italian Chicken Parmigiana, a delicious concoction called Kathy's Krazy Chicken, and a homemade adventure resulting in a chocolate cake for a recent birthday. I'll also be taking on some more baking challenges and adventures and posting about a local fundraiser - Pies for Charity - what could be better?