Watermelon slushies, made with a blend of watermelon, lime and prickly pear juice are a fantastic summer treat and fun way to experiment with prickly pear fruits. After all, it’s still summer for a few more days! To make this,…
Have you ever heard of a Swamp Pie? No? Well, neither had I until recently. The name is quite unusual, but it certainly is delicious! A Swamp Pie takes classic components fruit pies, crisps, and cobblers and en-robes them in…
The summer of 2021 has been a real pie bender in our house! 2015 was the year of the cookie, 2016 the summer of mastering pizza on the grill. Now, my wife and I are expecting our second child, and…
Late July sees a pretty strong transition in seasonality at the orchard. The reign of berries in PYO is coming to a close and we are at the start of stone fruits, peaches, plums, nectarines and donut peaches! While this…
Scones are an enchanting treat that can easily traverse a wide variety of occasions. Perfect for a family breakfast, or brunch with friends, and even great as a late afternoon snack! I have realized, however, that more often than not…
Up until a month ago, I always assumed a good Risotto simply wasn’t achievable at home. I am not even sure as to the origin of that conclusion. I knew the dish was creamy and could contain really anything you…
We all know the lure of comfort food beacons us too easily in the heart of winter! Despite it being the middle of winter, the influence of the holiday food scene is still my go-to when I make dinner. Butter,…
We all know freezing fruit is a fantastic way to preserve produce at its peak freshness and flavor. However, if you’re anything like me, you may often forget about your stash once you’ve saved it away! I was down in…
We, like many other families this year, made the choice to stay home for Thanksgiving, but this was no excuse to miss any of the hallmark dishes that define the annual feast. With that, however, came plenty of leftovers. A…
My wife and I have never gone out for our food very often. The vast majority of the food we eat, we make ourselves. To this day, as a 31 year old, I may have ordered take out a handful…