Recipes

There is an undeniable sadness to think about a friend who died this past September and is no longer present for a friendly chat as we approach the celebration of Christmas. A master teacher, who taught up until his death, Richard was always rereading and sharing with his … [Read more...] about The Perfect Cookie Recipe To Inspire The Spirit Of Charitable Giving: “Everything Cookies”

Roxbury Farm's CSA (community supported agriculture) farm share of 24 weeks has been bountiful right up to the final weekly delivery this past week to a pick-up site at a neighbor's house in my Albany, NY neighborhood. At a cost of $28.00 per week, it has been an economical way … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Hummus: Perfect Appetizer/Dip For Thanksgiving

With the flavorful ingredients of cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple sugar, coconut, crushed pineapple, pecans, raisins, and homemade applesauce (made with an extra-sweet and aromatic Macoun apple), it would be hard to imagine a tastier muffin or a better way to start the day, … [Read more...] about Morning Glory Muffins: Flavorful Treat To Start The Day

With a plentiful supply of zucchini and summer squash included in this season's weekly farm share, little doubt that homemade zucchini bread will prompt heating up the oven to 350 degrees on a morning when the temperature is not too scorching hot. Of course, recipes for … [Read more...] about Better Choice: Savory Zucchini Bread Instead Of A Sugary Quick Bread

A couple months ago, we shared a recipe for Chocolate Chocolate Chip & Pecan Banana Muffins. Some justification for baking the delicious, sweet dessert was rooted in spotlighting the "powerful phytochemicals" in cacao beans, which are present as well in cocoa beans. But it … [Read more...] about Mocha Coffee: Eye-opening Boost Of Anti-Occidentals In the A.M.