Pumpkin Puree

It’s my favorite time of the year, Halloween! I love the spooky skeleton and spider web decorations that are awaiting trick or treaters all over the neighborhood. And what would…

Apple Muffins

Apples are in season in the seacoast area from the beginning of September till the end of October. There are over 100 varieties of apples grown in the United States,…

Rosemary Garlic Parsnips Fries

Fall is here and so are parsnips! Parsnips often get confused with carrots because of their similar shape, but parsnips have a lighter, white color. Parsnips have a delicious nutty, sweet flavor….

It’s Pumpkin Season!

Pumpkins are in season in the seacoast area from the beginning of September through the end of October. They belong to the Cucurbita family, also known gourd family,  which includes…

Mediterranean Kale Flatbread

Kale is the harvest of the month for October in New Hampshire. Originating from the Brassicaceae, or cabbage, family  kale has  many commonalities with the other vegetables in this family, such as brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower,…

Root Vegetable Salad

I went to the Portsmouth Farmer’s market last Saturday, and it was PACKED (check out some of the pictures I took)! I left with some eggplants, onions, tomatoes, flowers and…

Hacking Your Snacks

Snacking is one of my favorite parts of the day. Whether you need a mid-morning pick me up or some energy to beat off that 3:00pm drowsiness, a well-balanced snack will usually…

Spicy Kohlrabi Fries

  Happy “almost” fall everyone! I am sure some of you have spotted a knobby round veggie called kohlrabi at the fall or winter farmer’s market and thought, “That sounds…

Healthy Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberries are in season in New England from the beginning of July to mid-September. Many farms offer pick your own blueberry events starting towards then end of July and lasting…

Wheat Berries Breakfast Parfait

When I saw wheat berries on a list of products to try at farmers markets, I thought, “What in the world are wheat berries!?” I have done some research on this…

Summer Squash Chips

I have always loved to snack throughout the day to hold me over between meals and my guilty pleasure has always been something crunchy and salty, aka potato chips. To…