Old-Fashioned Strawberry Jam It’s strawberry season and the kitchen counter is filled with canning jars, sugar, and berries. I gave up making jam with pectin long ago. My jam takes a little longer to boil, but the natural pectin in the fruit, along with the added pectin in the lemon zest produces a reliably thick, chunky […]
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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
For my July birthday, I prefer sweet strawberries, ethereal whipped cream, and light, fluffy cream biscuits instead of cake. The ultimate summer dessert. 1 quart fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour or pastry flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 4 cups heavy cream, chilled 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted […]
Raspberry Peach Jam Recipe
While other people are waving flags at the Fourth of July town parade, I celebrate by filling flats at a pick-your-own berry farm. Once home, the canning kettle is dusted off and the mason jars come up from the basement. Recipes for jam should come with a warning label: “Danger, habit-forming process ahead. May result in eating […]
Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Fourth of July and Strawberry Ice Cream go hand-in-hand and at our Landgrove, Vermont, celebration we make it the old-fashioned way with a hand-cranked machine packed with ice and salt. It requires a lot of patience and a modicum of strength, but there’s something about working hard that makes the final reward even sweeter. Follow the basic […]
Watermelon Pickles
Summer Herbed Cheese Bread
Summer Herbed Cheese Bread | Makes 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves Baking bread is a forgotten pleasure, and this fragrant herbed bread is such a simple way to bring the aroma of the garden into your kitchen. This recipes was handed down from my grandmother, and continues to be a favorite because it […]
Tomato and Lemon Basil Salad
Everyone grows tomatoes, and it seems everyone has their favorites. Mine have always been the Yellow Persimmon tomatoes, followed by Green Zebra and Big Rainbow. This trio are gorgeous in the garden, and stunning on a plate layered with basil and mozzarella cheese. It’s hard not to give every inch of the garden over to […]
Baba Ganoush
Heirloom Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
Heirloom Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with Basil Makes 6 servings Heirloom Persimmon tomatoes are my top pick for this unconventional gazpacho, which is both sweet and tangy as a traditional Gazpacho, with a hint of citrust from the orange or peach. Make it as spicy or mellow as you wish, depending on the amount of hot pepper you prefer Hand chop, […]
Pesto Swirl Rolls
Pesto Swirl Rolls Makes 24 rolls | Pesto Swirl Rolls are a surefire recipe for bringing to a summer potluck, and a good change from serving pesto over pasta. Roll out a basic recipe for bread, spread with pesto and roll up. Place in muffin pan and bake. Serve hot or room temperature, these savory […]
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Sweet Corn and Cucumber Salad
Sweet corn and cucumber summer salad is sweet and chunky. The fresh cilantro gives is a fresh salsa twang, that goes well with grilled chicken marinated in lemon garlic with fresh rosemary. Serve cupped in a leaf of butterhead lettuce and head out to eat on the porch. One of the secret ingredients is a hint of smoked […]