Apples get an unfair amount of attention during the fall, but pears want to be covered in caramel, too! Pears are kind of the dark-horse of the fall produce scene. Some people don’t like their mealy texture, and we’ve probably all bitten into way more bad pears than bad apples. […]
We wouldn’t be the first to call The Egg incredible (and edible), or the first to extol the virtues of a runny egg atop literally anything. We know you’re all eating avocado toast with a perfect egg topper, and who among us didn’t order bucatini carbonara at dinner last night? […]
Article by: Brad Barnes, CMC Over the years, all of us have struggled at one time or another with the idea of making our lunch, the kids’ lunches, camp snacks, or even a great picnic. The actual process of creating and producing a lunch on a daily basis that tastes […]
Article by: Chef Justin Ward When I know I have a busy week coming up, my first thought is to make a hands-off roast or braise, which I’ll then use as many ways as I can in the week ahead. This can mean a pork shoulder roast, a pot roast […]
In addition to traditional canning (which we do when there are lots of tomatoes!), there are several other ways to make the most of your bounty of produce, including pickling; drying and dehydrating; brining, curing, and smoking; and freezing. Today, we’ll talk about freezing. Freezing tips Here are the steps […]
Relatively inexpensive, readily available, and exceptionally versatile, zucchini is the most popular of summer squashes. It is most commonly found with a dark green rind, but at certain times of the year, you can find a variety with a striking bright-yellow-to-gold rind, referred to as Gold Bar squash. The gold […]
Pies are for every day, as far as we’re concerned. But, there are two times of the year that pies get their moment in the spotlight: Thanksgiving (apple pie! pumpkin!) and summer, when there are berries and stone fruit, like peaches and cherries with pits in the middle, perfect for […]
Apples are really healthy, and tradition says that one a day keeps the doctor away—which is an easy goal when it’s covered with candy! Sure, sure, we should eat apples that aren’t covered in caramel or a crunchy red candy shell, but it’s fall, isn’t it!? If you love those […]
Are you afraid of ghosts? Monsters? Zombies!? For Halloween treat inspiration, we look to the creepy crawlies, and this easy spider web design can be used to make creepy cupcakes, spoooooky coooookies, and cakes or pizza that will give you goosebumps! For these cupcakes, we rolled pre-made fondant (you can […]
You might get plenty of candy if you go trick or treating, but did you know you can make your own? Making your own candy is fun and easy! The simplest candy to make is rock candy, which is made with just sugar and water. Each tiny grain of sugar […]