One of my favorites at the Manassas Farmers Market is The Fruitful Forest. Virginie has some great locally harvested wild mushrooms that I use all season long. This was something I picked up last fall and am now sorry I hadn’t used it sooner. This is a great switch up from the traditional tomato based…

I am so sick of winter already. My mind is already in spring mode. I want something to take me to spring in my mind at least. I want to be at breakfast in West Palm Beach in a fruit grove with some tea and a scone. A sunny meyer lemon scone. I hope you…

I was at the grand opening of Erin’s Elderberries in Warrenton, VA. (It’s amazing!) I bought honey and elderberry jelly. Since I bought it, I must use it. This recipe is a more refined biscuit, less dense than traditional biscuits with great flavor. Most importantly, I got to use Erin’s great products. I hope you…

Whoever heard of fried oysters on a burger? Well, my brother Mike asked for it at a restaurant, and it worked, so I recreated it. Happy Family Ranch provided the beef, and Crosby’s Crabs had the fresh oysters . Topped with some greens, pepper jack cheese and some remoulade on a Kaiser roll. I hope…