by Toni | May 31, 2017 | Eggs, Green Decisions, Let's Eat, Vegetables
A recent visit to Daydream Farm and Marcoot Jersey Creamery, both in Greenville, Illinois, provided the inspiration for this rich and satisfying quiche, featuring fresh-picked asparagus and local artisan cheeses. A good quiche can work any time of day, can be made...
by Toni | Mar 16, 2017 | Eggs, Let's Eat, Vegetables
I don’t know about you, but by the end of winter, I’m struggling to be creative in the kitchen. My most industrious activity come March is using up whatever is left in the freezer, not matter how mundane. And if you recall (and I’m sure you do), I have quite a bit...
by Toni | Feb 26, 2017 | Come Home, Eggs, Everyday Enchantments, Let's Eat, Vegetables
Remember Jack? You know, the little guy with the cow, the magic beans and the no-nonsense mom? Well, I’m thinking Jack’s mom was sorta quick to judge. I think Jack really had something going when he decided magic beans were a great deal. You see, I just happened to...
by Toni | May 8, 2016 | Eggs, Farmer's Market, Let's Eat, Vegetables
The Land of Goshen Community Market officially began its 2016 season at 8 a.m. on Saturday with the ringing of the market bell. I have goals this year; I hope you do, too. I want to shop and eat more locally than ever. I want to make as many new friends as possible...
by Toni | Mar 9, 2016 | Eggs, Let's Eat, Vegetables
The Vernal Equinox is only days away. I’m setting up my April and May menus to take full advantage of early crops, especially anything leafy and green. The first greens to pop up at the farmer’s market (and probably a little before from my insider farmer friends) are...
by Toni | Feb 25, 2016 | Eggs, Farmer's Market, Green Decisions, Let's Eat, Live Green
Last Friday evening, Don and I picked up our two dozen farm-fresh eggs from the great folks at The Family Garden in New Douglas, IL. It’s always such a happy event—not just because I’m getting top-quality, enviro-friendly eggs practically delivered to my door, but...
