Author: Carolyn Binder
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Blackberry-Peach Crisp
Every Sunday afternoon, I swear I’m going to clean out my closet. In fact, when I go so far as to write down a list of what I should do, cleaning out my closet is always in the top three, right along with organizing the junk drawer and cleaning the “self-cleaning” oven. The problem is…
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Pimento Cheese
If you grew up in the South, the chances are pretty good that you have a family recipe for pimento cheese. There are over 100,000 or so recipes for it. Virtually every Southern cookbook that I own (and I have a LOT of them!) has at least one recipe for pimento cheese. And if you…
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Delightful Apricot Jam and Apricot-Thyme Infused Gin
So yesterday, I went to the Winn Dixie to get dog kibble. You know, just a 20-minute errand. But Crystal Nails is right next door, so I stopped in and got my toes done. It’s sandal season! Then I gingerly made my way over to WD, careful not to smudge my coral toes. I hate…
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Grow Wildflowers for a Better Vegetable Garden
Spring is in full swing here in the southeast, as evidenced by the dusting of pollen covering every surface. We have been planting and mulching for several weeks. The potatoes are tucked under layers of organic hay, and their deep green leaves are already peeking through. The shallots and garlic that I planted last fall…
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Irish Seafood Stew and Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from me to you! We had some wonderful food while in Ireland, where we were impressed by the beautiful local seafood, meats and veggies that were available in the markets and restaurants. I thought it fitting to share the recipes of two traditional Irish dishes that we sampled so that you…
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Early Spring at Cowlick Cottage Farm
If you’re a gardener like me, now is about the time you start inspecting every plant for signs of new life. And every little sign of spring is a delight, isn’t it? Here are a few of the beauties that I found this morning on the farm. The garlic is going strong and putting on…
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Saturday at the Limerick Milk Market
If there is one excellent way to experience a region’s culture, it is to spend time at the farmers market. The Limerick Milk Market is a foodie and gardener’s heaven, with more than 70 shops and stalls selling some of the finest foods and flowers available in Ireland. Located in the heart of Limerick, the…