The Cat’s Away
Julie | September 30, 2011

A week’s worth of dinners cooked in my mom’s absence, mostly with a Mexican influence; and a recipe for watermelon salsa.
Julie | September 30, 2011

A week’s worth of dinners cooked in my mom’s absence, mostly with a Mexican influence; and a recipe for watermelon salsa.
Julie | September 14, 2011

Cedar-planked salmon with a flavorful glaze of mustard, maple syrup, rosemary, and lemon zest is a great send-off for the summer salmon season.
Julie | September 1, 2011

A light meal of fried whole snapper, perched atop a bed of shiitake mushrooms, local summery vegetables (several homegrown!), and rich broth flavored with saffron and ginger.
Julie | August 18, 2011

Lemon-roasted salmon fillets, served with garden-fresh green beans and hand-whisked gremolata aioli.
Julie | August 14, 2011

Moist tilapia stuffed with ruby chard and salty feta, topped with a lemon-dill beurre blanc—a nice light summer dinner.
Julie | July 25, 2011

Whole smoked trout, wrapped in bacon: delicious filleted with green beans, divine fried into croquettes!
Julie | July 21, 2011

Playing blog catch-up with some light meals based on local produce from our home garden and farmers’ market.
Julie | June 18, 2011

Honey-sweetened lemon curd is not only perfect for topping crumpets and filling galettes, but also as a sweet-savory glaze for fish.
Julie | June 2, 2011

Farm animals, wild birds, backyard gardening, raw milk and honey-lime salmon are the highlights of our Memorial Day 2011.
Julie | May 20, 2011

A nicely balanced meal if I do say so myself: almond-crusted halibut cheeks with orange beurre blanc, broccoli, and sweet potato puree with coconut milk and almond butter.