Fruit Recipes

Meyer Lemonade w/Rosemary + Thank You Sunset Magazine

Meyer Lemonade w/Rosemary + Thank You Sunset Magazine - February 6, 2011

It’s been almost 15 years ago since we had our first conversation about growing a garden together. It’s been that long? We still can’t believe it.

Back then, »

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Homemade Whole Wheat Oatmeal Bread w/ Tomato Jam

Homemade Whole Wheat Oatmeal Bread w/ Tomato Jam - January 30, 2011

The maligned sandwich loaf. A second-class citizen in the bread world.  Soft, mass-produced, with nothing artistinal or interesting about it. Bearer of boring pb&j’s and bologna sandwiches. Oscar »

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Passion Fruit and Mint Cooler: Don’t give up

Passion Fruit and Mint Cooler: Don’t give up - January 17, 2011

This recipe is a testament to why gardeners should never give up to quickly on their favorite plants. A couple years ago, we determined we had to grow »

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Grandma’s Persimmon Cookies Recipe for Mom

Grandma’s Persimmon Cookies Recipe for Mom - January 10, 2011

This is an open letter of apology to all the mothers of those who work in the service industry. There is no substitute for the absence of hugs »

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Winter’s Citrus, Double Tangerine Cocktail

Winter’s Citrus, Double Tangerine Cocktail - December 26, 2010

We’ve been pounced with rain for well over a week now. The unforgiving rain turned our roads into raging rivers and the dark clouds shut out the sun »

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Garlicky Chili Hot Sauce with a punch

Garlicky Chili Hot Sauce with a punch - December 15, 2010

We’ve been quite unconventional over the last few years when it comes to gift giving. When the holidays roll around, tis the season to fire up the ovens »

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Orange & Fennel Salad with Toasted Fennel Vinaigrette – Welcoming Citrus Season

Orange & Fennel Salad with Toasted Fennel Vinaigrette – Welcoming Citrus Season - December 2, 2010

Citrus season has finally arrived in our garden and hopefully in about 4 more weeks, we’ll be able to share a few rounds with friends. Last year we »

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Persimmon Fool Pudding from Persimmon overload

Persimmon Fool Pudding from Persimmon overload - October 27, 2010

Fall Fest is a continuation of Summer Fest, a cross-blog recipe (and tip) swap. These events were started by Margaret Roach of Away to Gardenand Deb »

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Rustic Brandied Pear Galette with Caramel Sauce

Rustic Brandied Pear Galette with Caramel Sauce - October 19, 2010

Fall Fest is here and it’s a continuation of Summer Fest, a cross-blog recipe (and tip) swap. These events were started by Margaret Roach of Away to »

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Fall Fest: Arugula-Fig Salad w/Blue Cheese & Warm Bacon Vinaigrette from Gluten Free Girl and The Chef

Fall Fest: Arugula-Fig Salad w/Blue Cheese & Warm Bacon Vinaigrette from Gluten Free Girl and The Chef - October 6, 2010

Fall Festis here and it’s a continuation of Summer Fest, a cross-blog recipe (and tip) swap. These events were started by Margaret Roach of Away to Garden»

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Autumn Apropos – Broiled Leeks with fresh Apple Vinaigrette for Fall Fest

Autumn Apropos – Broiled Leeks with fresh Apple Vinaigrette for Fall Fest - September 28, 2010

Fall Fest is here and it’s a continuation of Summer Fest, a cross-blog recipe (and tip) swap. These events were started by Margaret Roach of Away to Garden»

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Perfect One-Dish Dinners Cookbook Promo Video & Three Many Cooks

Perfect One-Dish Dinners Cookbook Promo Video & Three Many Cooks - September 27, 2010

Thank you to Pam, Maggy and Sharon Anderson of Three Many Cooks for sharing with us a copy of Pam’s amazing new Perfect One-Dish Dinners cookbook. We recently »

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Tomato Tarts – Tomato overload & left over dough

Tomato Tarts – Tomato overload & left over dough - September 5, 2010

7 A.M.: Sitting on the plane waiting for take-off, Diane turns to me with concerned, sleep deprived eyes, “We have to have my brother water the tomatoes! It’s »

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Nectarine & Raspberry Cobbler – Summertime Memories

Nectarine & Raspberry Cobbler – Summertime Memories - August 30, 2010

Few desserts embody summertime for me more than chin-dripping, sweet nectarines combined with plump, slightly tart raspberries slowly baked together under a rustic country-style topping.  Cobblers, crumbles, pies, »

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Poached Pluots in Reisling – Summer Fest

Poached Pluots in Reisling – Summer Fest - August 18, 2010

Summer Fest is back again and  stone fruits are the theme. To participate, read more about Summer Fest on Away To Garden from Margaret then come join the »

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Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing

Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing - August 15, 2010

Rarely does a new cookie recipe make it into our abode’s “must make” repertoire. With our household favorites being so loved (like the chocolate chunk, snickerdoodle w/ »

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Strawberry Mojitos – The Berry Bible

Strawberry Mojitos – The Berry Bible - July 25, 2010

Every season is a drinking season for us, but Summer is particularly inebriating because, well, it’s hot. But we haven’t experienced the swelling heat like many of our »

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Ginger Peach Muffins – Good To The Grain Cookbook

Ginger Peach Muffins – Good To The Grain Cookbook - July 18, 2010

This is the time of year we start to inhale stone fruits, but ultimately there comes atime when there are too many to eat off the tree and »

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Pickled Green Tomatoes & The Butcher and the Vegetarian

Pickled Green Tomatoes & The Butcher and the Vegetarian - June 13, 2010

This year’s tomato track record isn’t all that bad yet and we’re immediately jumping on the pickling band-wagon. The current tomato plant count is 4 out of 20 »

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The Hungry Travelers Video- A California Avocado Story & Guacamole Recipe

The Hungry Travelers Video- A California Avocado Story & Guacamole Recipe - June 6, 2010

Can’t believe it’s been one year since we first talked about launching our online documentaries: The Hungry Travelers! Well it’s finally here and we’re proud to launch it »

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