Month: August 2011

CSA Week 9, and a Super-Fast Veggie Spaghetti with No-Cook Sauce

This week from Hanson’s Farm… CSA Week 9: pattypan, yellow and Kousa squash; zucchini; corn; tomatoes (heirloom and u-pick cherry); cucumbers; carrots; basil; hot peppers; bell peppers; turnips; kale; eggplant…LOTS of everything! Have I mentioned lately how much I LOVE

CSA catchup, and a recipe for Roasted Pattypan Squash with Pancetta

How quickly time flies! Lots of new clients this summer season, which is a rarity, but a happy one. To catch up on the blossoming bounty from Hanson’s Farm CSA: CSA Week 6: Corn, summer squash, 8-Ball zucchini, pattypan squash, pickling

Recipe: Chickpea Fritters
I put this on my Facebook page, but it is so popular I’m posting it here too…these really are delicious! Chickpeas, cumin and fresh herbs patted into tasty little cakes, sautéed and served with a cucumber, tomato and feta topping. The […]
SBA Small Business Awards – featuring ME!
Each year, the Small Business Administration sponsors National Small Business Week (coming up April 29-May 5) to promote and celebrate the thousands of small businesses that keep our economic engines humming across the nation. As part of the week, […]
“Could I Be a Personal Chef?”
Over the years I’ve gotten many, many calls and emails from aspiring personal chefs, wondering if they really have the skills, training, temperament etc to start their own business. I’ve taught classes on the subject and consulted with […]