I had the pleasure of volunteering with the Franklin Park Conservatory Women’s Board at a cooking class last night. Yes, I was on my feet for almost seven hours, and yes I spent a fair amount of it around a hot wood fire. But I was truly entertained by instructors Jim Budros, Rich Terapak, and Steve Stover and I was thrilled to take pictures around the garden. Here are just some of the beautiful edibles [...]

Another Saucy Mama Fabulous with Five recipe is coming at you today. There are twelve hours left to enter the Saucy Mama giveaway on my Egg Cups post! Last week, when it was sunny and warm, we fired up the grill for our first cookout of the year. I created this potato salad featuring local and seasonal asparagus to serve with Ohio bison burgers on homemade buns. This salad is perfect for picnics or potlucks [...]

Last week was INSANE!!  This week we have almost no plans other than Alex is in Arizona Monday – Wednesday. Monday – spaghetti with asparagus (leftovers from Asparafest deviled egg testing) and mustard greens Tuesday – aseptic quinoa rice mix and lentils (testing for Canada backcountry canoe trip) Wednesday – baked potato stuffed with greens, radish salad Thursday – lasagna with homemade ricotta, tomato sauce and greens Friday – grilled fish, tofu, asparagus (more leftovers), [...]

When one of the Wild Goose Creative board members asked me to be part of the Asparafest cooking competition, I couldn’t refuse. I debated my options for a few days and entered with asparagus deviled eggs. I decided to challenge myself not only with creating the recipe but sourcing the ingredients. In my entry, all ingredients excepting salt and pepper were produced by people I know. The eggs, garlic, shallots, and herbs came from my [...]