Category Archives: Recipes

Every summer I get so excited when I see a beautiful vegetable that is staring at me at one of the many farms I go to up in Columbia county-   From pickling Cucumbers, to Pablanos to Cauliflower to baby … Continue reading →

Tomatoes and Sweet August corn with purple basil! For the last two weeks of August, nature is doing all the work to create magic! This time of the year, I dream about our local corn and tomatoes in Columbia County! … Continue reading →

Pickled Baby Eggplant- Ingredients: 1 pound baby eggplant ( I found 1″ long eggplants at the farm) 1 cup sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup dry white wine 3-4  ounces of sliced pickled jalapenos 2 ounces of pickled jalapeno … Continue reading →

  Roasted Carrots, Turnips, Sweet Onion, Bacon and Maple syrup- Feeds 6 People Ingredients- 1 pound sliced smoked bacon- render bacon in a pan until the bacon is crispy.             Separate the fat from the crisp bacon pieces 3 pounds … Continue reading →

As the summer kicks into full gear, the much anticipated Fall NYC residential market is on everyone’s mind. Its going to be a great Fall for buyers and sellers! Yesterday was my brother in laws birthday and he was craving … Continue reading →

This is such an easy salad for the summer to be served warm or in the winter, you can serve it hot~ Feeds- 4-6 peopleRoasted Garlic, Potato and Fennel salad with Rosemary and Extra Virgin Olive oil  Ingredients: 6 ounces … Continue reading →

  Garlic Scapes were everywhere at the Hudson Farmer’s market this past weekend. Here is a delicious way to prepare them-   Garlic Scapes, Baby Bog Choy with Pickled ginger, soy and sweet chili sauce   Ingredients:   8 Ounces … Continue reading →

It’s almost Summer and time to make some delicious salads to go with your meals! Jicama, Charred Red Onion, Black Radish and Mint salad- Feeds 6 people Ingredients: 1 oz mint leaves 1 red onion 3 thinly sliced black radishes … Continue reading →

 Apparently, Turkey meatballs are better for you than ground beef meatballs. Hmmm- but do they taste as good? Here is a simple recipe for some nice Balls…… Feeds 6pp: Ingredients:   1 small onion, grated 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 … Continue reading →

  Lobster Stew~ Perfect for a hearty Feast~  Corn is almost out of season- so jump on this recipe now and make your friends and family happy! Feeds 6-8 people   Ingredients:   12 ounces of slices bacon 6 peeled … Continue reading →