Springing Some Leeks (and Other Ephemeral Gems)
It’s spring, so it’s wild leek season here in Connecticut. Foraging for wild edibles is something we’ve been doing for many years, and springtime brings a seasonal favorite to our table. We’re fortunate to have 30 acres of woodland right outside the back door. Mushrooms constitute most of our spoils, but when in season, leeks figure prominently in our forays…
Free Eats! Combating the Rising Cost of Food
I try really hard to keep within our food budget. I also try really hard to serve my family food from local, sustainable sources. Fortunately, a little bit of foraging for food can supplement our family's supply while providing the chance to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. It's almost like Mother Nature is enticing us with her “value…
Fresh Guacamole
They’ve had the most amazing, rich, buttery, perfectly-perfect avocados at my local grocery stores lately. There’s something so glorious about slicing into an avocado at its peak of ripeness; it makes me feel lucky. I’ve been so fortunate this summer with awesome avocados that I was inspired to share my recipe for classic, simple, delicious guacamole. Real, homemade, fresh guacamole…
Springing Some Leeks (and Other Ephemeral Gems)
It’s spring, so it’s wild leek season here in Connecticut. Foraging for wild edibles is something we’ve been doing for many years, and springtime brings a seasonal favorite to our table. We’re fortunate to have 30 acres of woodland right outside the back door. Mushrooms constitute most of our spoils, but when in season, leeks figure prominently in our forays…
Free Eats! Combating the Rising Cost of Food
I try really hard to keep within our food budget. I also try really hard to serve my family food from local, sustainable sources. Fortunately, a little bit of foraging for food can supplement our family's supply while providing the chance to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. It's almost like Mother Nature is enticing us with her “value…
Fresh Guacamole
They’ve had the most amazing, rich, buttery, perfectly-perfect avocados at my local grocery stores lately. There’s something so glorious about slicing into an avocado at its peak of ripeness; it makes me feel lucky. I’ve been so fortunate this summer with awesome avocados that I was inspired to share my recipe for classic, simple, delicious guacamole. Real, homemade, fresh guacamole…
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