Author Archives: Penelope

Spicy Mexican Cabbage Salsa/Slaw

We’ve had lots of requests for this recipe after we made it for taco night. It works as a salsa or a slaw; with chips, in tacos or burritos, or on its own. It’s very forgiving of substitutions and mixing fresh and dried ingredients. From LooksLikeHomemade Ingredients 1 head green cabbage, shredded (could also add […]

Hasselback Potatoes

Looking for something new to add to the dinner party or just a festive, but easy new way to serve potatoes, or sweet potatoes?  Look no further – this recipe transforms your everyday potato into something magical with minimal prep.  These have become a favorite of many over the past few years. Some call them crispy […]

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fresh ripe tomatoes are generally the stars of the tomato show, but green tomatoes have their own special value.  And at the end of the tomato season it is a great treat! Fried green tomatoes are tasty and quick to make (and great with hot sauce) – take some firm ones home and they’ll last […]

Pickled Eggs

With our current egg surplus, eggs have again become a central part of every meal on the farm and we have all been rejoicing at the return of the hard-boiled egg snack. Perfectly sized to tide you over and packed full of good nutrition, keeping hard-boiled eggs on hand is a no-brainer. Still, removing the […]

Spanish Omelette

Penelope introduced us to this dish years ago and I nearly forgot about it.  But it is perfect for this season when you still want something warm and hearty. But given the greens are starting to pop (and there are still plenty pre-blanched in the freezer), I think this week it is going to get […]

How we Love our Heirloom Tomatoes

We have now started full-on tomato season.  For most people, they are the star of the summer veggies and we all have our favorites. We choose our varieties primarily on taste.  We mostly grow heirlooms for that reason.  We are small, harvest often and can get them beautifully vine ripened and then directly to you. […]

Ode to our Heirloom Tomatoes

We have now started full-on tomato season.  For most people, they are the star of the summer veggies and we all have our favorites. We choose our varieties primarily on taste.  We mostly grow heirlooms for that reason.   We are small, harvest often and can get them beautifully vine ripened and then directly to […]

Mexican Slaw

Late summer just asks for tacos.  This colorful slaw has been a big hit at Taco Nights! It makes full use of the abundance and diversity of late summer veggies. Ingredients 10 medium carrots, shredded 1 large cucumber, julienne 1 summer squash, julienne 1 red pepper, julienne 1 green pepper, julienne 1 jalapeno pepper, minced […]

Oh thy beautiful Peppers!

                  The peppers have been loving these sunny days and now nearly all varieties are ripe. To help you navigate pepper world, here is a guide to this year’s pepper varieties.  Enjoy their beauty and taste…while they last!   Sweet Bell Peppers:           […]

Loving thy Heirloom Tomato

We have now started full-on tomato season.  For most people, they are the star of the summer veggies and we all have our favorites. We choose our varieties primarily on taste.  We mostly grow heirlooms for that reason.   We are small, harvest often and can get them beautifully vine ripened and then directly to […]