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Simple Asparagus

The asparagus patch is in full production, and we get a good sized bunch about every other day – sometimes everyday if we’ve had rain and then some warm temperatures. In the past, I’ve always sauteed or steamed my asparagus. Steaming is nice, but unless you have one of those tall, narrow pots just for […]

Posted 13 May 2010 | asparagus   seasonal   Vegetables   vegetarian | Comments Off on Simple Asparagus Tagged: ,

Chocolate Rhubarb Cookies

I’m pretty excited about these cookies – I hope you are too! Rhubarb in a chocolate cookie may sound a wee bit strange, but just think how good chocolate and tart cherries are. Since we are months away from tart cherries coming into season, I figured rhubarb would be an excellent substitute. My only concern […]

Posted 08 May 2010 | baked goods   cookies   rhubarb   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (7) Tagged: , ,

Rhubarb Custard

My rhubarb has finally reached a good height for pulling (did you know that rhubarb stalks should be pulled, and not cut or broken?) I’m excited for a mini-marathon of rhubarb recipes. First up, Rhubarb Custard. This was adapted from a recipe in this month’s Martha Stewart Living. I made a few changes to make […]

Posted 03 May 2010 | dessert   rhubarb   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (4) Tagged: , , ,

Springtime Lasagna

I realize that lasagna isn’t a very ‘springy dish’, but if you throw enough springtime vegetables in, it counts, right? I chose to make lasagna because 1) it’s an easy dish to make in parts during naptimes (both my son’s and mine) and  2) I’m planning on freezing the leftovers so that we will have […]

Posted 19 April 2010 | asparagus   comfort food   pasta   seasonal | Comments (1) Tagged: , , ,

Rhubarb Ice Pops

So I’ve been harboring a secret desire to buy a little ice cream truck and sell ice pops – but not just any ice pop. Ice pops for a sophisticated palate. I’m nuts about popsicles, and I’ve been experimenting with all sorts of local, seasonal flavors. Here is one of my favorites, and it is […]

Posted 06 April 2010 | dessert   kid stuff   rhubarb   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , , ,