Author: Cait Lamborne

[cut rhubarb stalks] Over the weekend, I made dried herbs from the CSA oregano, and rhubarb syrup (plus compote, adding another jar of rhubarb jam-ish to the fridge). [rhubarb syrup (left) in a cute little jar, plus rhubarb compote (right)] I made a few changes to the compote recipe: I halved it because I only… Continue reading First CSA part II →

[the share haul: strawberries & rhubarb from the fruit share; onions, arugula, romaine lettuce, sunchokes, oregano, and more strawberries, plus Sweet William, from the vegetable share] What an adventure. Ha! I saw that it was supposed to be raining with maybe thunderstorms, so I wanted to get out to the CSA pickup site as soon… Continue reading My first CSA →

[ignore the headspace—this one went straight into the fridge] Rhubarb season is my favorite time of year. Rhubarb pairs beautifully with other fruits (rhubarb-blackberry crumble is my go-to dessert), and makes an incredible soft-set low-pectin jam. Rhubarb jam is a perfect mixture of tart and sweet, and blends dreamily with vanilla yogurt or ice cream.… Continue reading Rhubarb Season →

[peonies from the farmers market] Sometime after my third or fourth loaf of banana bread, I stopped keeping track. (My camera roll from the beginning of lock down has a few pictures of banana breads from various recipes interspersed with no-knead focaccia, apple loaves, and ginger and chocolate chip cookies, before I suddenly stopped taking… Continue reading Hello, and welcome →