A Fritter Can Be More Than Tasty, Here's The Scoop!!
For those who follow my blog, you know I like to fritter things. To me, a fritter is a great way to use up certain leftovers with a new concept to keep from making the same thing over and over. I have made broccoli fritters, zucchini fritters, cauliflower fritters, and chickpea fritters to name just a few. As long as your main ingredients are nice n dry, they should hold together and come out perfect every time. You will find a couple tips at the end of my recipe to help insu
Kick UP A Store-Bought Mix, Support Your Local Farmstand! It's A Win Win!!
Right now, blueberry season is upon us here in Vermont. Not sure if it is just me, but to me they seem much sweeter this year. On another note, local blueberries in season are always special no matter what. Never had a blueberry I didn't like. There are many recipes' blueberries excel in and are most often made. Pie, crisp, jam, pancakes and muffins are the ones most talked about. WE are a fan of all and then some. Today pancakes were on my menu plan. I decided to keep them s
I Call This Veggie a Hidden Gem, My Tips for a Great Side Dish or More!!
Imagine how happy I was when visiting my local organic farm stand, and they had Napa cabbage. Wait, don't say I don't like cabbage if you have not tried this one. It is milder, sweeter and thinner than regular cabbage. In fact, you probably have had it as it is used in a lot of different ethnic cooking. It is my favorite and I use it a lot of different ways. Regular cabbage not so much. First let me tell you how easy it is to clean. Just slice across in strips and drop in a b
My Hang Up Means Simple Summer Ideas, What's Yours?
We all have our strange food hang ups. Crazy as they may seem to others, we take them seriously. One of mine is seeds in large veggies, especially cucumbers and summer squash. As I like to say, I don't care for the large seeds or the yucky that surrounds them. Thankfully our farm animals aren't as fussy. There is always someone who appreciates the daily toss over the deck. In fact, on any given day someone is always hanging out there hoping for a treat. Because of this hang u
It Isn't Always About Broccoli, Try This for A Change!!
Happy Holiday weekend everyone. For some reason it seems to me, every recipe that boasts health benefits include broccoli. Don't get me wrong, I love broccoli, but I also love other vegetables with health benefits too. For me, it isn't always about broccoli!! And today is an example of that. I know a lot of you make egg muffins, but if not, and you want something quick, simple, and healthy you should be. Recipes are everywhere for them, and the reason is, simplicity. If you a