Last year our graventstein apple tree had it’s first big set of fruit and it made the best applesauce I’ve ever tasted. Not exaggerating! So of course, this year I looked forward to more. After a torrentially rainy period this … Continued
Well, I think I’m pretty close to achieving the perfect tempeh Reuben sandwich, with thanks, in part, to homemade sauerkraut. If you are a fan of sauerkraut, it’s easy enough to make that it’s truly worth the crispness, fresh flavor … Continued
I’m not sure exactly when, but it seems about a year ago that I began to realize what a thing I have for mustard; the spicy, sharp, strong variety, most preferably grainy and brown. If we travel, among my chosen … Continued
On a recent road trip through Eastern Oregon we knew we’d be passing an old apple tree which we had picked from in the past, and hoped to pull over to pick again. We kept a look out, with clear … Continued
eggs and greens are a match made on earth. I learned something new last week. A crustless quiche is one of the easiest, tastiest, most satisfying meals to throw together. And it’s equally suitable for breakfast, lunch … Continued
A recent rainy day presented the perfect opportunity to finally do some pickling. I’m growing Boston Pickling cukes this year, just for this reason, and they have been producing pretty well. I’ve been stalling on this project for a … Continued
I made my first galette this weekend, with some of our rhubarb. It’s definitely nothing to brag about, but it’s super tasty! I followed this recipe for the filling (I increased all quantities by half again and added … Continued
