Summer is winding down but we’re still taking full advantage of our summer crops here in Connecticut. Tomatoes and zucchini are in abundance. A trip to one of our local farmer’s markets led us to discover a variety of tomato we’ve never seen before; the Candyland tomato. It’s tiny, smaller […]
This cold pasta salad is perfect for a light summer lunch or brunch. We have an herb garden that provides us with fresh herbs all season long. So we took full advantage of our fresh herbs to create this fragrant and flavorful dish. Keep in mind that freshly picked herbs […]
This simplistic yet scrumptious sauce will have you scraping the bowl for the last drop! I used the last of the fresh tomatoes from the garden which lended to the incredibly sweet flavor of this sauce. You can of course substitute cherry tomatoes from the grocery store and you’ll get […]
This dish of baby zucchini and cherry tomatoes could not be more flavorful, colorful, or simple! And, if you’ve never tried baby zucchini before, trust me, you will love it! It’s easy to throw together for a meal for any night of the week, especially if you shop ahead for […]
When your neighbor brings you freshly picked swiss chard from their garden, you get to make this delicious pasta dish with the addition of sweet Butta squash and juicy tomatoes. Butta squash is a hybrid squash that is really sweet. Check your local farmer’s market for Butta squash but if […]