sundays at the farmers' market
a lobster, sea bean and potato chip sandwich
This week there was no farmers’ market. That is to say, there was a farmers’ market, I just wasn’t there. Instead I was on Cape Cod for a Love Diet book event. But that didn’t mean I was deprived of local flavors. In fact, I was inspired by the flavors of the Cape to... »
hand-rolled pasta for 13
Have you ever had a “perfect storm” of party guests? This week was my “perfect storm.” I’ve been inviting friends for weeks to come join me for Sunday brunch. I’ve never had more than 4 takers at once. But this week seemed to be the week when not only were my guests available… so... »
pancakes on the brain
Another Sunday, another market. This week the weather was blessedly mild enough to stroll in a sundress without breaking a sweat, so I probably lingered at the market a little longer than usual. (In doing so, I found some gold star, low-priced treasures!) I had pancakes on the brain for the past week but... »
sunday brunch with muscat mojitos
As we head into deep summer, the Sundays are getting hotter and daytime red wine is looking less and less attractive. So as I hit the farmers’ market as early as possible-before the lettuces wilted and the berries began to cook into stew-I had drinking on my mind. I was determined to find a... »
july 4 farmers’ market
This summer I’ve started a new routine of spending Sunday mornings at the farmers’ market and then heading home to make brunch for whoever shows up. The 4th of July was a particularly special Sunday for me because Chrysta Wilson, owner/creator of Kiss My Bundt Bakery chose to spend her first day off in... »