The heat had me down last week and then *poof* a front passed through on Saturday, transforming the weather into lovely low 70s during the day and 60s at night. This is my kind of weather, perfect for outdoor living and cooking! Ingredients and Inspiration Produce ready to pick: garlic scapes, lettuces, chard, herbs,...
Read more →Ingredients and Inspiration: broccoli, asparagus, leftover campfire potatoes in the fridge red leaf lettuce and radishes need to be harvested We have been craving HoundDogs pizza. It’s a once a season treat we haven’t had in forever. We are picking strawberries at Schacht Farm Monday. Menu: Monday ~ Turkey mushroom goulash over homemade egg...
Read more →Ingredients and Inspiration: We have an abundance of vegetables in the fridge Our strawberries are finally ripening and we hope to go pick from a local farm this week No classes or special events after Monday Meal Plan: Monday – Homemade sausage demo at a friend’s house for a cookout; we also brought fennel...
Read more →The Hound family is together again! We know no better way to enjoy each other’s company than to eat and cook together. Ingredients & Inspiration meatballs, chicken, pork in the freezer broccoli, salad greens, asparagus in the fridge homegrown herbs coming into season two cousins graduating from high school this weekend warm, wet...
Read more →Between our vacation and Alex’s brother’s wedding yesterday, it’s been almost a month since our last meal plan! I miss knowing what’s for dinner, the practice of preparing things ahead of time, and the routine of dining at our table. Monday – capellini pasta with friend foraged morels, zucchini ala Basi Italia Tuesday –...
Read more →Ingredients & Inspiration: Leaving on a 10 day vacation to Massachusetts on Thursday = Operation clean out the fridge We have half a head of cabbage, a head of lettuce, two boxes of spinach, three half gallons of milk, two bags of mozzarella cheese, a half dozen homemade buns, and most of a 32...
Read more →Inspirations: Zucchini, salad greens, mushrooms and more from our Green B.E.A.N. box Cold, wet weather forecast Not a single evening activity! Yay! Intern starting Monday (more on that tomorrow) Menu: Monday – barley mushroom soup with homemade turkey stock, popovers, salad Tuesday – buffalo sirloin, au gratin potatoes, salad Wednesday – tuna noodle casserole,...
Read more →Ingredients and Influences: I am working again this week leading spring break camps from 9 am – 4 pm at Franklin Park Conservatory. I am also teaching a class on condiments on Sunday. Participants will learn how to make mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and more from 4-5:30 pm at the Franklin Park Conservatory education pavilion....
Read more →Influences: Pi Day Monday! I’ll post a linky and hope you will join in the fun with a pi/pie/pies story or recipe St. Patrick’s Day Thursday Big portions of pork, chicken, rice, and beans leftovers from a weekend party Request from a friend for my homemade mac and cheese Teaching Charcuterie class Tuesday at...
Read more →Ingredients and Inspirations: Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday = great food traditions! We care little for the various religious meanings; we adopt the recipes we love. Dine Originals Restaurant Week = date lunch and maybe dinner out Mashed potato leftovers from my sister’s birthday dinner = potato pancake makings March Charcutepalooza challenge = home made...
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