how to peel, seed and cut a fresh pumpkin
If you happen to buy a fresh pie pumpkin for cooking and you aren’t quite sure what to do with it, here is my easy step-by-step guide with photographs of how to peel, seed and cut a fresh pumpkin. Also, if you have yet to check my tips on how to make home-made...
announcing retrEAT Vermont Food Photography Workshop
You are invited this December 1st to my first Food Photography Workshop a one day all inclusive workshop for foodies who want to improve their digital photography skills. The small hands-on workshop will be held in my new food photography studio in Richmond, Vermont....
Produce Spotlight: The Ultimate Guide to Cauliflower
Ever wondered if you can regrow cauliflower? Are cauliflower stalks edible? How do you make cauliflower rice? Read up on cauliflower growing info, culinary tips and nutrition in this this month’s Produce Spotlight. It is the Ultimate Guide to Cauliflower....
german mustard salad dressing
The newest addition to my healthy salad dressing collection is here: it’s made with brown German mustard, grated shallot (or onion) and white wine vinegar. It is full of bold bright flavor and pairs with a variety of salad ingredients. It was inspired by the...
Produce Spotlight: The Ultimate Guide to Tomatoes
What makes tomatoes split? Should they be refrigerated? Can they help heal sunburns? Answers to these questions and many more are found in this Ultimate Guide to Tomatoes. Read on for the scoop about growing tomatoes, preparing them and what nutrients they bring to...
my favorite garlic marinade
This is my favorite garlic marinade and I am so psyched to share it with you today so you can add tons of yummy garlicky flavor to your grilled poultry, meat, seafood or tofu all summer long. And then you’ll also be able to use it to marinate everything and cook...
Produce Spotlight: The Ultimate Guide to Cucumbers
Have you ever wondered why your cucumbers are bitter? Or whether or not you can freeze cucumbers? And what about how to grow cucumbers? Look no further than this Ultimate Guide to Cucumbers. These crunchy, refreshing veg is popular for good reason. See your questions...
Produce Spotlight: The Ultimate Guide to Lettuce
In today’s produce spotlight, we will be covering everything you need to know about Lettuce. This vegetable is super versatile and can create a quick, fresh side or entrée salad. Check out this article for tips on growing, harvesting and storing lettuce in the summer...
Produce Spotlight: The Ultimate Guide To Radishes
In today’s Produce Spotlight, we will be covering everything you wanted to know about Radishes. Plus I have a brand new low-calorie side dish recipe made with radishes too: Simple Sautéed Radishes with Chives. Red on for the recipe and tips for back-yard...
smoky mescal margaritas
These smoky, tart and sweet Mescal Margaritas, made with Cuantro, freshly squeezed lime and orange juice have a salted rim with a surprising ingredient! A couple years ago my mom and sister went to Oaxaca Mexico for Christmas. When they returned, they were bearing...
raspberry almond vinaigrette
I have a new salad dressing to share with you today. It is a sweet and tart Raspberry Almond Vinaigrette made from frozen red raspberries, red wine vinegar and shallot. The dressing is emulsified with Dijon mustard and almond oil. It’s just the thing to break you out...
Hi! I am Katie and I am glad you're here. Welcome to my Vermont kitchen. I am a classically trained chef, former food stylist and also a reformed dieter. Today, I believe no food should be off limits. Here on my food blog, you'll find hundreds of easy weeknight dinners, simple seasonal vegetable recipes and intuitive eating tips. If you've got seasonal produce and you're wondering what to do with it, or you're just ready to say goodbye to dieting, then we're going to be besties in like one minute! Take a look around, have a bite to eat and let's hang out!
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