The farmers’ market is back in business! Global Gardens doesn’t have any veggies ready yet, but I was down there this weekend selling CSA shares, and picked up some things from the skilled farmers who had them. Rhubarb and herbs came from Marty’s garden. We came home and did a nice big bar-bee for all … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Wild Honey Rhubarb Cake with Strawberries and Cream
I am crazy for both Strawberries and Rhubarb, which are often served together. The problem is that rhubarb has to be cooked, but I HATE to cook fresh strawberries. I like them fresh and unaltered. So, while in the process of making our favorite strawberry shortcake recipe, we decided to solve this problem by putting … Continue reading
Fish with Sorrel Cream Sauce
Sorrel is one of the first spring greens to appear in the garden! I have a wonderful little herb bed right outside my front door. Which is where the herb bed should be, really, as close to the kitchen as possible! The sorrel has been hanging out there for a few weeks now, just waiting … Continue reading
Caution, Meat.
Despite the love and pleasure food has brought me, it’s a conflicted affair. When I don’t eat I get grumpy. Bob Marley said, “a hungry man is an angry man.” I believe him. The closest thing to my heart is my belly. I hate being hungry. When I am really famished a salad and steamed … Continue reading
Events / Recipes / Road Trips
Dutch Oven Sourdough Carrot Cake
Marty and I made this Carrot Cake for the Dutch Oven Potluck. The truth is, Alex’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake was better. This is the second time we’ve made this one, and we’re still perfecting it. It was actually better the first time, burned a bit on the bottom this time, so be sure not … Continue reading
Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake!
And the winner is………….Alex Neiwirth, with his fancy delicious Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake! While the Dutch Oven Potluck was a great success, and a good time was had by all who attended, attendance was a little lower than we’d hoped! What’s wrong, people? Is Celebration Park too far away? You missed out, but … Continue reading
Halverson Lakes @ Celebration Park, ID
Celebration Park sits on the bank of the Snake River inside the Canyon. It’s Idaho’s first archeological park. The Eagle scouts have really out done themselves on the picnic area around the vistor’s center. The big attraction at Celebration Park is the atlatl range and the petroglyphs. Highly recommend calling the park to find out when the … Continue reading
Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
These pancakes are best made and eaten on a lazy weekend morning. I sure don’t seem to have many of those anymore, but maybe if this cold winter weather decides to hang on for one last weekend….these could fit the bill for somebody’s weekend. Would also be great out in the woods, cooked over hot … Continue reading
Dutch Oven Potluck — You’re invited!
Remember that box out in the garage with all your camping stuff in it? It’s time to break that thing out. Find your dutch oven, wipe the dust out, salt and grease it. It’s time for the Cast Iron Dutch Oven Potluck. April 17 at Celebration Park. Have your Dutch Oven dish ready by 6. … Continue reading
Blackened Salmon on a Salad
We wanted to test the blackened seasoning that Paul sent us, so I prepared a blind taste test: Paul’s seasoning on one piece of salmon, and the blackened salmon concoction I usually use on the other! This recipe originally came from a magazine, and I’ve used it for many years. Both were actually great, maybe … Continue reading
Cast Iron 