Leaves and Grass
Julie | October 3, 2011

Lightly spiced and not too sweet, with a decadent drizzle of white chocolate glaze, these pumpkin scones are like an edible ode to autumn.
Dregs
Julie | September 29, 2011

The last grape post of the season—canning syrup and pie filling, baking pies, and straining homemade vinegar!
Croissants
Julie | September 27, 2011

The September 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was homemade croissants. I tried the recipe as written, and also made a sourdough version.
Voli Me Plyguri
Julie | September 9, 2011

Greek meatballs with beef and bulgur, simmered in tomato sauce and served with baba ghanoush in freshly made pita—the perfect post-grape harvesting dinner!
Let Me Count the Ways
Julie | August 13, 2011

Pasta embedded with zucchini, creamy zucchini-spinach soup, and even zucchini brownies—yet more ways to eat up that prolific pile of squash.
Semiprecious
Julie | August 8, 2011

Candied zucchini jewels and a crunchy lemon glaze crown an incredibly moist zucchini bundt cake.
Smoky Barbecue & Potato-Beet Gratin
Julie | August 4, 2011

Succulent smoky chicken with peach barbecue sauce on the grill still can’t hold a candle to my potato-beet gratin, believe it or not!
Leftover Night: Local Edition
Julie | July 21, 2011

Playing blog catch-up with some light meals based on local produce from our home garden and farmers’ market.
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Banana Bread
Julie | July 2, 2011

A new favorite spin on banana bread, chock-full of oatmeal and chocolate chips for a moist, hearty loaf (or two!).



