Tenderloin of beef is a perfect go-to roast for special occasions. It is very easy to prepare, takes little time to roast, and carves beautifully. Yes, it is expensive, but when reserved for special occasions, is so worth it. The tenderloin is the most tender of cuts. This muscle runs under the ribs next to…
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Butternut Squash Gratin with Baby Kale & Pecans
Back in the beginnings of our life on the farm, we used to grow squash in places where we’d had a burn pit. We’d turn over all the ash, add some compost, and plant a few seeds. Sometimes they were seeds that a friend had from the last year’s crop. The biggest were Hubbards, and…
Pea Spread with Meyer Lemon
My sister and I were walking the other day. Several times a week we take our dogs, Lainie & Bonnie for a hike up over Burchell Hill and around back through the woods. It takes about 1¼ hrs and gives us lots of time for conversation, when we’re not huffing and puffing! We were discussing…
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