Lately

fresh veggies

I feel like it's been forever since I wrote the last post, but in fact it's only been a mere 10 days.  Over the last few weeks I've been feverishly working on a project that I'll hopefully be able to share more about soon.  If you want a hint, it may or may not be something for my favorite vegan magazine.  Coupled with the farmer's market (and my "real" job), this has not left much time for the blog.  But, I'm hoping to be back soon with something very tasty.  

radishes at the market

I have a bit of a small announcement concerning the shop and all of the sweet miscellany goods in general.  By the end of the year I hope to completely phase gluten out and make everything completely gluten free. Though I haven't been eating much of it at home the past several months, I've noticed it really affects me when I eat out.  Spelt still doesn't seem to bother me, but it's rather difficult to find a spelt option when dining out.  Everything in the shop and at the market that contains spelt flour will now be put back into the testing phase as I come up with gluten free versions.  This is something I've been meaning to do for a while and my achy tummy finally convinced me to do so.  I'll share more here as the transformation develops.  

Have a lovely end of the week/weekend and see you next week with something tasty :)

  

Pineapple Sage & Grapefruit Biscuits

A few weeks ago I bought a pineapple sage and a lemon thyme plant at the farmer's market.  They were to join the other potted flowers on my little balcony in an effort to welcome spring and bring a little beauty to my outdoor space.  I had never seen pineapple sage, nor did I really know much about its existence before that moment.  What made me buy it was the intense pineapple-y smell it gave off when I rubbed the leaves.  I was sold.  I didn't really know at the time how I would end up using it, but I figured I if anything I could make some tea with it if all else failed.

Farm to Table: Radish & Snap Pea Quinoa Salad

Before I became a vendor at the farmer's market, I used to get there as soon as they opened so I could walk around and admire the beautiful rainbow of produce.  I would soak it all in before making any decisions about what would go home with me.  In a way, I still get to do that because I have the privilege of seeing it laid out before any customers arrive.  It still amazes me how beautiful and vibrant a bunch of rainbow chard can be.  I guess I take pleasure in the small things.

Roasted Strawberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream

I remember being so excited when I finally decided to buy the ice cream maker attachment for my kitchenaid.  I thought I was being so resourceful because the only additional space it would take up was a bit of corner real estate in my freezer.  I used it about three times last summer, then began piling ice cube trays and bags of random frozen items on top of it, forgetting about its existence altogether.  I'm not sure why it didn't get used more because ice cream is almost a daily requirement for me in the summer time as the temperatures are sweltering and damn near unbearable.  As silly as this may seem, I've made a vow this spring and summer to stop the neglect and abandonment of my ice cream maker.  Maybe other "neglectful ice cream maker owners" out there can make that vow, too.