I go to a farmers market three, sometimes four times a week. I can because I am semi- retired. I love the vibe and hard-working people that I get to speak with. You also get to know where your food comes from and how it was grown. You also see artisan crafts, home made projects,…
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I am a 3rd generation cook who loves trying new ideas
Crab and Spinach in Supreme Sauce
This is a dish I had years ago in California on a business trip and saw a version on TV last week which sparked my memory. It’s crab forward. Now, the original has a ton of soy and oyster sauce which you can use of course, and it will be fabulous, but I went low…
Johny Cakes
This is a southern version of a pancake made with a base of cornmeal and flour. I used honey (from Erin’s Elderberries because local honey is best) instead of sugar to enhance the sweetness of the cornmeal. I used regular milk, but buttermilk will work well. I hope you like it. 1 cup AP flour1…
Reverse Bumpy Kace
I love the Michigan bumpy cake. I get one every time I’m able to buy one. Here is the opposite kace. (I know some of you got that.) So, a moist yellow cake with a chocolate filling topped with white chocolate buttercream. I hope you like it. 1/2 cup butter, melted1 box yellow cake mix3…
Caldo Verde Soup
This is a classic dish from Portugal; the name translates to green soup. I used local Happy Family Ranch chorizo, fresh kale, potatoes, and I did use boxed broth, but it does have a fresh taste. (I can’t wait for veggies to get to the farmers market!). It’s a summer easy dish. I hope you…
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