Time for a popsicle.

Posted by on July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

With this intense heat wave I think we could all agree on that it is “time for a popsicle”. I found these recipes via the New York Times Magazine. Enjoy and stay cool!   Design by Orange Marigold  Read More

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River Valley Ranch

Posted by on June 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

  There is this magical place that lives on highway 50- west of Kenosha– east of Lake Geneva…. it is no place other than River Valley Ranch. This gourmet grocery store, artisan market, mushroom and vegetable farm is a true gem. I used to frequent RVR almost bi-weekly when I lived in Kenosha. A few weeks ago coming back from a wedding in Wisconsin, my boyfriend and I stopped at River Valley Ranch to stock up on the worlds best mushrooms... Read More

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Thai Iced Tea

Posted by on June 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Thai Iced Tea: the perfect summer drink. Not too sweet, but creamy and smooth. I recently enjoyed one at Siam Pasta in Evanston. Delicious! I am going to try and attempt re-creating it at home with this recipe from Emeril Lagasse. Enjoy! Ingredients 6 cups water 1 cup Thai tea 3/4 cup sugar 6 tablespoons cream 6 tablespoons condensed milk Directions In a kettle, bring the water to a boil. Place the tea in a teapot or glass container. Pour the... Read More

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Strawberry Season

Posted by on June 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Last week at Green City Market the tables were full of delicious local strawberries. In celebration of strawberry season I have posted a recipe for strawberry shortcake courtesy of allrecipes.com. Ingredients 3 pints fresh strawberries 1/2 cup white sugar 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg 2/3 cup milk 2 cups whipped heavy cream Directions Slice the strawberries... Read More

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