Lavender Honey Ice cream
Lavender Honey Ice Cream: Get ready to make some truly amazing lavender honey ice cream! This recipe is simple, and the results are definitely worth it. …
Green Orzo, Ricotta & Pistachio Dukkah.
Green orzo is a delicious and versatile pasta dish that can be made with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and cheeses. The bright green color …
Zwetschgenwähe, aka the Perfect Swiss Plum Tart
Zwetschgenwähe, aka the perfect Swiss plum Tart, is what I call a tradition over trend recipe. The first mention of a wähe in Switzerland was …
Michigan Cherry Tart, Vanilla Yogurt Cream Custard
Michigan cherry tart with vanilla yogurt cream custard, is one of my favorite summer treats. I have fond memories of picking cherries with my family …
Fennel & Rosemary Roasted Tomato Sauce
The wait is finally over, and these beauties are in season. I’m talkin’ about roasting tomatoes with olive oil, sea salt, smashed garlic cloves, fennel …
Reduced Sugar Plum Marmalade
Reduced sugar plum marmalade is something I love and it brings back so many memories. It has always been my favorite marmalade, and cooking it …
Fresh Herbs, Storage & Handling
Food as Medicine: Making the Most of Fresh Summer Herbs Hey everyone! Let’s talk about fresh herbs. When summer rolls around and gardens are bursting …
Peach Lavender Shrub and the Dog Days of Summer
Peach-lavender shrub, also known as drinking vinegar, is the perfect summer refresher. Usually mixed with cold or sparkling water, shrubs are the perfect drink mixer. …
Rahmkuchen aka Brûléed Yoghurt Cream Tart
What in the world is Rahmkuchen? There is nothing trendy about that recipe, it is just plain good old traditional baking at its best. A Rahmkuchen …
Cucumber Peel Ginger Limeade
The story of summer (if the summer ever shows up in Chicago) is told with a simple, refreshing cucumber peel ginger limeade and yes, adding …