Strawberry Samba Cocktail
In Brazil, they have the Caipirinha--their national cocktail made with Cachaca, a rum-like liquor derived from raw sugar cane. It has a fresh green taste, elevated with sugar and fresh lime. The …
Lavender shortcake with fresh strawberries
I love the feel of summer just before the momentum and crowds of July 4th weekend. The warm but not overbearingly hot days, the lush green of the farmland after the rainy days of spring and the …
The Luck of the Irish with this creamy bisque of Spring Onion and Celery
This is my go-to soup when my husband says there is "nothing to eat in the fridge" and for those who garden, you can grow celery almost year round -- even indoors in the winter. If you come by my …
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Crispy Crostini to make your cheese tray very special
For any of you who bake bread, you know how much time goes into it. This is why leftover baguettes or sourdough from last night's dinner should never be thrown away. This leftover bread can be made …
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Cauliflower & Purple Potato Winter Casserole
Winter should not put a damper on your farm to table selections for meatless Monday dinners. The theme of this weekend's cooking class was healthful meatless cooking with winter farm stand …
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Fresh Garden Stock anytime of year!
There are few things as important as fresh stock yet is is so rarely made made in the U.S. that when someone mentions the word "bouillon" we think about a cube in a package when bouillon is the French …
Standing rib roast au jus: The gift that keeps on giving
Whether the holidays are ahead of us or behind us, we should always have a reason to celebrate, regardless of the time of year. When I think about a special meal, I think about a gorgeous standing …
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The Hangover: smoothie fixer upper
Most of us overdo it around the holidays and even my most responsible friends have been known to have an extra glass of champagne...or five--during this time of the year. I was in search of …
Tips for a low-stress party from the events team at The Greenporter Hotel
The holidays are here and many of us attend several parties and host friends and family at our own gatherings. In addition to shopping, travel and holiday stress, we can forget we are celebrating. …
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