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PLUM UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
PLUM UPSIDE DOWN CAKE We’re spoiled for choice here for local fresh fruit in these late summer weeks. Figs, peaches, apricots—and plums. An upside down cake has to be the most versatile de... Read More
GREEN TOMATO LILY PICKLE
GREEN TOMATO LILY PICKLE Green tomatoes come up from the garden by the bucket-full down our way, this time of the year. Fried, sautéed, pickled, ripened slowly in brown paper bags, or made into swe... Read More
WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA
WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA Down our way, watermelons are still everywhere this late summer. And those sweet little seedless ones are perfect for cool watermelon drinks on lingering warm days. Agua f... Read More
DEVILED CLAMS
DEVILED CLAMS Holiday weekend approaching. Always great to have something ready to go and carry out to the screen porch—to get the festivities rolling. Deviled clams, made ahead, set up in t... Read More
SWEET CHERRY FOOL
SWEET CHERRY FOOL Every once in a while, black, sweet cherries appear, as if by magic, in the market. Who can resist? Eat them by the handful, eat them for breakfast—and if there are any lef... Read More
ROAST RADISHES WITH COMPOUND BUTTER
ROAST RADISHES WITH COMPOUND BUTTER So, you’ve been away for the weekend and came home to find your garden radishes are now the size of plums? Think twice before sending them to the compost bin. ... Read More
BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FIGS
BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FIGS Sweet and salty, bacon and cheese, and juicy fresh figs???? Who’s going to resist that? The perfect room-temp appetizer—although a temptation to call this dinner! ... Read More
MEXICAN STREET CORN IN A CUP
MEXICAN STREET CORN IN A CUP Esquites, or elote en vaso, or street corn in a cup—-it’s a quick, easy snack or side for a picnic or barbecue. Simple ingredients—corn, some heat, lime juice,... Read More