Homemade salsa

Some of you were wondering how on Earth I will ever use the giant bag of hot peppers that I received in my farm share. Well, I made salsa- and lots of it! Fresh salsa is absolutely wonderful.

Here’s the recipe that I use:
(Of course, substitutions are encouraged.)
About 6 lg. tomatoes, diced (if you prefer, seed the tomatoes [...]

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Time for a pumpkin spice latte

Now that fall is here and the air is colder, it’s time for a pumpkin spice latte. A short walk from my house, Aroma’scoffee shop offers the delectable treat. Consider going for a walk on the TART Trail or a leisurely bike ride up the Leelanau Trail and stop by Aroma’s for a warm up. [...]

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Grab a microbrew at Right Brain

Right Brain Brewery offers an ever-changing beer menu and doesn’t mess around with food. That’s right- they are strictly a brewery (and a hair salon. Yep-you sip, they snip!)  If you are hungry you can order in or bring your own food. Cuppa Joe happens to be next door and serves up some great fare. [...]

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El Dorado- The best breakfast in TC

Looking for the best breakfast in Traverse City? Try the El Dorado restaurant on Front Street. The Tex Mex inspired cuisine is more than you can eat, but oh so good.
Check it out next time you are in town. Your stomach will thank you.

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Farm share: Week 12

It’s bittersweet… this is our final week of our farm share. We’ve enjoyed the diversity and range of produce, baked goods and eggs.
This week’s share from 9 Bean Rows Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program included 2 loaves of bread- one that was frozen that can be heated in the oven. We love the bread and [...]

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To can or not to can?

I recently attended a class on preserving and canning. I was looking to create a ‘taste of summer’ by way of canning my homegrown tomato bounty.
Well, I was sure in for a lesson or two. It seems that canning is actually quite a process and requires either a pressure canner or water bath canner depending [...]

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Farm share: Week 11

Jackpot! Does it get any better than two huge grocery bags full to the brim with fresh food and veggies? Jen and Nic are still at it, pulling together a nice haul each week.
This week’s share from 9 Bean Rows Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program included more peaches and sweet corn. So far, we’ve consumed the [...]

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Farm share: Week 10

Wow! The peaches were amazing. I sliced them and heated them over a burner and served them warm over vanilla icecream. It was divine!
This week’s share from 9 Bean Rows Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program included tons of sweet corn and lots of other goodies. The sweet corn is the best I’ve had in years.
Our [...]

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Farm share: Week 9

The baguette bread really hit the spot this week. I paired it with Leelanau Cheese’s Peppercorn Herb Cheese Spread and David and I downed it in one sitting. Leelanau Cheese is located at Black Star Farms  in Suttons Bay which is also the host of my farm share.
This week’s share from 9 Bean Rows Community [...]

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The best biscotti

Wanna start your day of right? Well a Double Dark Chocolate Biscotti from Chef Perry Harmon of Way North Foods paired with a hot cup of coffee will certainly jump-start anyone’s day.

This biscotti requires no dunking-in-the-coffee routine before biting. It is more cookie-like in texture and crispness and is packed with flavor. It happens to be available [...]

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