Novice preserves from a Brooklyn kitchen
[honeynut squash, scallions, dill, radicchio, beans, bell peppers, honeycrisp apples, ida red cider] An interesting assortment this week. Very sides focused. I think I might make another winter squash soup and probably a salad. The dill is a mystery. Dressing? We'll see. The apples have been so good this year. I've been snacking on them,… Continue reading CSA Week 18
Fall vibes courtesy of the farmers market. Left to right: a stunning bouquet, an autumnal entryway, the prettiest parts, and seasonal gourds.
[lettuce, golden delicious cider, carrots, so many roma tomatoes, cilantro, eggplant, the teeniest squash, zucchini, carnival squash, jonaprince apples] A pleasant week for salad, and probably a salsa. Plus so many apples. I'm sure just for snacking, but maybe there's a pie in my future?
Fully falling into cozy season. I started a hat for J (left) and make some winter squash soup (right). I did not use a recipe, but I have a vague recipe of my own here: Roast squash, halved, de-seeded, and brushed with oil, at 400 F (I think) for about 35 minutes, or until squash… Continue reading Weekly roundup
[bell peppers, leeks, green beans, delicata squash, golden tomatoes, lettuce, summer squash, apple cider, and apples (not sure the variety)] Every week I think it's the end of summer produce, and every week there is some lingering fruit that has us making more chili or ratatouille. Not complaining, of course. If anything, I need to… Continue reading CSA Week 16
[cider, bell peppers, summer squash, eggplant, beets, lettuce, tomatoes, spaghetti squash, grapes, and pears] Summer produce is still running strong. I think because it's been so hot for so long this year. The farmers market Saturday was loaded with produce (especially peppers). And people. The city is definitely back. It's making me excited for fall.… Continue reading CSA Week 15
We're back home and ready to relax for a good while. Plus I got my booster (PSA: the new booster is out and free, and will really mess you up for 2 days) in time for fall gallery showings. The first day of fall is this week, somehow. What happened to the year? Anyway, here… Continue reading Weekly roundup
[a trash train, for my trash trip home] I've got nothing this week. I had a bad flight and a long bunch of train rides home and didn't even get near the subway stop for the CSA until after 8, so I missed the pickup. And, most sadly, both the last week of stone fruit… Continue reading CSA Week 14
[shishito peppers, mini tomatoes, acorn squash, romaine lettuce, eggplant, summer squash, green beans, yellow peaches] We're starting to get that interesting mix of fall and late summer produce that I love, but have a hard time blending together. I think the squash is going to be its own thing, but might make a great addition… Continue reading CSA Week 13
Yellow-red is the color scheme for this week. The cantaloupe did not make it, otherwise it would fit in. Clockwise from top left: Blackberry-nectarine cobbler (slightly burnt, sadly) One sock finished Yellow plum jam starting Yellow plum jam finished (one jar for the fridge, one for the freezer) More tomato basil bean salad with green… Continue reading Weekly roundup
Rhubarb Season 