Recipes

When the weekly farm share or backyard garden is "runneth over" with zucchini and summer squash, this is a handy recipe from the All Purpose and well-used Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, and Ethan Becker (New York, NY: Scribner, 1997). I love the … [Read more...] about Savory Zucchini Cheese Bread

Earlier this month, we shared herbalist Juiliette Aibgail Carr's herbal bug spray recipe included in the Heirloom Gardener (Spring 2019) issue. After following the recipe's direction to infuse the five herbs specified in the recipe in olive oil in a cool place for up to three … [Read more...] about 5 Herbs Infused in Olive Oil (Catnip, Lavender, Lemongrass, Thyme & Yarrow) Easily Turned Into Homemade Organic Bug Spray

The current issue (July 2019) of Consumer Reports (CR) includes a "Health Alert" article on Tick Protection: Top Repellents + Advice  by Kevin Loria which includes advice on how to protect against ticks (1) before you go outside, (2) when you get inside, and (3) if you find a … [Read more...] about Herbal Bug Spray Recipe

Special occasions call for a delicious and indulgent dessert even for folks who closely watch their sugar calories. My preference is for a dessert like a fruit crisp or pie where the spotlight is on agriculture's sweet bounty, carefully cultivated. In early May in upstate New … [Read more...] about A Delicious Coffee Cake For A Mother’s Day Brunch: Red Tart Cherry & Poppy Seed Yogurt Cake

In a recent article in the New York Times, What's the Secret to Reaching 111? 'Avoid Dying,' but 'Porridge Is Helpful,' (3/31/19), Palko Karasz reports that there are more than 14,000 centenarians living in Britain according to the most recent statistics. The oldest person on … [Read more...] about Dietary Aid For Longevity: Porridge Is Helpful According to Scotsman Alf Smith, Age 111