Squash Blossoms in Season

Here I stuffed them with fresh herbs and goat cheese and served them two ways. One raw and the other breaded in a tempura style breading and fried. They make a stunning summer appetizer for your next dinner party.

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Getting Fruity With It

These are all fruit snacks that are kid-friendly. I made kebabs and fruit roll-ups for a 7 year olds birthday party.

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Fresh Lavender

Some get nervous about using lavender in food, feeling like it might end up tasting too much like soap, but just a small amount can really add a zingy, herbaceous flavor to your dishes. I love adding it to my lemon scones in the summer.

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Veggie Scraps

Try to reduce how much food we throw away – save all your veggie scraps and make homemade veggie stock.  Just keep a bag in the freezer and when it’s full add all to a big stock pot and cover with water.  Simmer for a couple hours to develop flavor – strain and either use immediately…

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Watermelon Popsicles

One of my daughters’ favorite things about summer is hanging out on the patio with a cool, drippy watermelon popsicle. These popsicles are the perfect fit and couldn’t be any easier to make. One of my favorite things is that I can let them enjoy as many as they want because all they are is…

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