Even though today felt like spring, I know that winter is not yet half over… warm rich desserts still work this time of year. We may get a snowfall yet, but my cup is half full knowing that spring is almost here, or at least just around the corner. But, while the calendar still says winter,…
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Roasted Pear Salad with Pumpkin Seeds & Chèvre
A robust winter salad can break the monotony of root vegetables and mash. This roasted pear over crisp greens salad with a sprinkling of seeds makes a lovely starter. We recently served this salad to a group of sixty, and it was so simple to do for a large group, but its taste and presentation…
Crème Fraîche Dressing with Chèvre
⅓ c Crème Fraîche 1½ T white wine vinegar 1 oz / 55 gr crumbled chèvre or blue cheese Salt and freshly ground pepper Whisk together, or pulse a couple of times in a small processor. Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Click here for printable version.
Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 Garlic clove, pressed 1 T maple syrup 1 T Balsamic vinegar 1 T Red wine vinegar 1 t Dijon ¼ olive oil salt Whisk together until emulsified. Store covered in the fridge for up to a week. Click here for printable version.
A Very Basic Pancake Recipe
Pancakes are usually made when we have the time to linger over breakfast (a rarity on a farm), have houseguests, or if it just happens to be a rainy Saturday. We’ll make extra, to be enjoyed cold with a bit of jam, as a mid-afternoon treat. My pleasure in making these is the fact that…
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