Quick, easy and low-mess, these Blueberry Pecan Scones have a one-bowl preparation and bake for only 20 minutes. Why not try these for breakfast soon? Like much of the country, Maine has been in a heatwave for days. It’s meant I haven’t felt much like cooking and have avoided the kitchen. But when I stumbled…
Homemade Strawberry Sauce
Fresh strawberries, sugar and lemon juice are all that’s needed to make a batch of this sweet strawberry sauce — perfect for spooning onto waffles, pancakes, angel food cake and more. If early summer has a flavor, it might just be strawberry. It’s the fragrant reminder of childhood treks through strawberry fields and trips to…
In Our Maine Garden: Harvesting Begins
Harvesting from our Maine garden is one of the joys of planting and growing our own food. Here’s what we’re picking this week. The first thin peapods appeared a week ago on the plants in our garden. Within a few days, the pods began to bulge with peas. By today, the first few were ready…
Ham, Cambozola and Roasted Red Pepper Wraps
Too hot to cook? Or maybe you’re just looking for a bold, flavorful lunch. Either way, these Ham, Cambozola and Roasted Red Pepper Wraps are a satisfying lunch perfect for packing for work. He’s taller than me. That child who was three months old when I started Sarah’s Cucina Bella has shot up in height…
How to Grow and Cook with Mint
It spreads rapidly and can take over a garden. It’s been used by humans for thousands of years. If you are curious about this herb with medicinal qualities, here’s how to grow and cook with mint. Fragrant mint reaches toward the sky when it grows, a stalk of taut leaves and refreshing aroma. Brilliantly green,…
In Our Maine Garden: Watching Our Raised Vegetable Beds Grow
We were overzealous when we planted our raised vegetable beds. Or, really, I was. I wanted to get seeds in the ground. I waned to see our garden growing. So we planted with loam instead of waiting for the nutrient-rich compost to arrive at the community garden. That’s not to say that it’s been a…
Steak and Potato Salad Recipe with Blender Hollandaise Sauce
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SuperCrispyMealHero #CollectiveBias Salad gets wild with this Steak and Potato Salad recipe with Blender Hollandaise Sauce. It’s a delightful way to enjoy veggies in a decadent way. It’s time to rethink salad. No, seriously, I mean it. The…
Grilled Pork Rice Noodle Bowls with Garlicky Spinach and Spicy Quick Pickles
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QualityFreshPork #GetGrillingAmerica #CollectiveBias Smoky, well-seasoned grilled pork tenderloin is delightful served with rice noodles, carrots, garlicky spinach and spicy quick pickles. This is a dish perfect for savoring after a long day. Maine is nicknamed Vacationland for its…
Tips for a Perfect Risotto
After many, many attempts, practices and creations, I have discovered how to make perfect risotto — creamy and rich — every time. And with these tips, you can too! First, though, there’s something we need to talk about: patience. Making risotto is part technique, part patience. And when you master both, you’ll risotto making technique…
Spring Onion Fiddlehead Risotto
Creamy, warm and filled with sweet earthiness, this Spring Onion Fiddlehead Risotto is a seasonal treat perfect for enjoying with a crisp salad and bread. Take your time making it and your effort will be rewarded by a perfect dish. Spring in Maine is a fickle time. We’ll enjoy 70-degree weather one day, in all…
