All during open-air market season, I’ll be visiting different farmers markets in Boston and Metro West (where I live), and reporting back about the vendors, produce, and goods for sale. First up- Needham Farmers Market. Last Sunday was opening day for the Needham Farmers Market, and I’ve visited twice. The first thing that you need…
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Grilled Haddock with Rhubarb Tomato Salsa
Rhubarb and zucchini are in season! Pleasantly surprised at the Natick Farmers Market yesterday, I bought some of each, and then I sat for 20 minutes trying to think of how to use them both. Rhubarb is usually used in sweet dishes, but it has a nice, naturally tart flavor. I really wanted to spend the…
Open-faced Egg Sandwich with Spring Greens
Spring is finally here! This past weekend, temperatures were in the 70s in Boston. Lawns are looking green and flowers are blooming all over the place. After months of heavy hashes and root vegetables, I wanted to make a light, spring brunch to eat outside in the great weather. These open-faced sandwiches are simple and…
Sweet Potato and Beet Chips with Honey Garlic Goat Cheese Dip
These chips are fun to make, fun to eat, and fun to serve for a spring break treat or at a party. Because they’re bright orange and red, they’ll stand out on your table and look way more impressive then a bag of potato chips from the store. Impress your guests or let your kids…
Squash, Sprouts and Spinach Buddha Bowl
What in the world is a buddha bowl, you ask? A buddha bowl is a bowl filled with fresh, leafy greens, sometimes grains, and cooked veggies. Basically, a buddha bowl can be anything you want it to be (and basically, it’s just a salad). Use whatever you’ve got in the fridge, and it’s a great end-of-the-week…
Summer Squash, Corn, Tomatoes, and Sausage Stir Fry
As summer wraps up, I find myself wanting to use as many summer veggies as I can, while I still can. This stir fry uses summer sweet peppers, corn, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and basil. This is actually a modified recipe from Plated, a meal delivery kit that my husband and I tried several years ago…