Carrots test our patience as gardeners. Their germination time is long, and weeding them is a pain! I can never tell what’s a carrot and what’s a weed at the start of the season. But then, the parsley-like leaves begin to develop, and these sweet, orange Popsicle-like roots take form under ground. Once the foliageContinue reading “Carrots: Spicy Pickles, Pesto, and More”
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Pineapple Salsa
We got a pineapple in our first fruit CSA box of the season! In a few nights, we’re having the Poquettes over to celebrate a belated Father’s Day. How do these two random sentences relate? GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA for said get-together.We’ll be serving these up with some tortilla chips before dinner. Huge yum factor! Here’sContinue reading “Pineapple Salsa”
Vegetarian-Omnivore Harmony
Thoughts from Darcy, the vegetarian in the house I’ve been a vegetarian for a decade as of May. I am committed. I don’t worry that I’ll ever be tempted to return to the Dark Side. I eat better now than I did when I was a meat-eater. I take in more protein because I amContinue reading “Vegetarian-Omnivore Harmony”
Very Late Christmas Additions: Chutney and Coleslaw
Even though I’m a bit late (like a month!), I still want to share our Christmas menu. We experimented with two traditional sides, and the results were delicious. I have to record the recipes so that I remember to make them again!The first: Fruity Coleslaw 6 cups green or savoy cabbage, thinly sliced2 cups redContinue reading “Very Late Christmas Additions: Chutney and Coleslaw”
Spicy Pickled Carrots
When we first moved to Madison, we frequented Casa de Lara where we experienced spicy pickled carrots served in our chip bowl. Such delicious memories of those that my mouth actually started watering typing that last sentence. Our first year as Harmony Valley members we acquired enough carrots to can a few batches of ourContinue reading “Spicy Pickled Carrots”
Cranberry Relish, Spiked, and with a Kick!
Saturday evening, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner of mushroom cobbler and cranberry-jalapeno relish. The relish tasted traditional enough to warrant a place at the Thanksgiving table and unique/fun enough for me to share the recipe online and with friends who have a similar palette. We didn’t need to buy any ingredients except for theContinue reading “Cranberry Relish, Spiked, and with a Kick!”
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
We dug into the freezer for roasted red peppers for the first time this year today. We have plenty of fresh vegetables (carrots, radishes, broccoli, baby turnips, and cauliflower) that need to be eaten ASAP. The perfect fix? A yummy bowl of roasted red pepper hummus! I got the basis for this recipe from aContinue reading “Roasted Red Pepper Hummus”
Viva Mexico with Applesauce? . . . and Locavores Like Local Apples
On Tuesday evening, Andy and I ventured to the Door Creek Orchard in Cottage Grove. What a lovely place! Sheep, a beautiful apple orchard, and a quaint country store. We will be heading back! The purpose of our after-school detour was twofold. On Wednesday, my colleague, Carol Samuel, and I were hosting our first LOCAVOREContinue reading “Viva Mexico with Applesauce? . . . and Locavores Like Local Apples”
Chickens and Chickpeas
All of our chickens are in the coop! Despite not hearing back from the State Lab regarding Marley’s illness, we decided (after checking with our vet) to put all of the chicks together in the coop and run. We’re crossing our fingers that Marek’s has not visited the Poquette residence. Tonight, we enjoyed all ofContinue reading “Chickens and Chickpeas”
Coleslaw with a Spicy Twist!
At this time of the year, it can be hard to create in-season, veggie-loaded dishes. It’s always a pleasure to discover some new tantalizing recipe involving winter produce as the season ends and spring begins. Last night, wanting to make something with the cabbage I still had left over from my CSA box, I foundContinue reading “Coleslaw with a Spicy Twist!”
The Poquette Zoo and Kitchen 