Tag Archives: summer

Clams in Lavender Broth

Posted on July 27, 2021 by HelenFern

I love my lavender. I have several varieties growing, primarily the culinary English lavenders. It’s great in sweet dishes and beverages, but it also makes a delicious savory dish. The broth in this dish is made with the delicate flavors … Continue reading →

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German Potato Salad – Throw Back Thursday

Posted on July 15, 2021 by HelenFern

Welcome to the new feature – Throw Back Thursday. Every other Thursday, a vintage recipe will be posted. Some may be the original versions, while others maybe an upscaled and updated version of the original. And to start it all … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Summer Squash and Chard

Posted on July 13, 2021 by HelenFern

My garden is growing wonderfully! I harvested a single (rather large) scallop summer squash. Not quite enough for two. I also cut a couple small bunches of rainbow chard. Again, not enough for two. But if I sautéed them together, … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam – The First Harvest of Summer!

Posted on May 25, 2021 by HelenFern

My favorite berry farm opened for the season on Saturday! I was so excited. Time for freezing and jam making! I got some hood strawberries and one I’ve never tried before – Sweet Ann. If you’ve never tried one I … Continue reading →

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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Posted on April 17, 2021 by HelenFern

It’s been summer weather here that last few days. Yesterday we hit 80 degrees and it simply feels like lemonade weather. And nothing is tastier than lemonade made from fresh squeezed lemons. It’s not as hard as you think –

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