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Homemade Limoncello
makes about 2.5 liters
Stage 1: Infusing
Zest of 15 medium-sized organic lemons, cut into long strips using a vegetable peeler or knife
1 liter grain alcohol (Everclear, etc.)
1 liter vodka (low end stuff is ok here — save the Grey Goose for your martinis)
Combine lemon peels and alcohol in a large glass jar (choose a jar [...]

Wild Blueberry Muffins
interpreted from ‘Stalking the Wild Asparagus’
2 c. flour (I mixed 1 1/2 c. AP + 1/2 c. whole wheat)
2 T. raw sugar (or sub regular or brown sugar)
1/2 t. salt
2 t. baking powder
scant 1 t. baking soda
1 can wild blueberries, rinsed and well drained (or ~ 1.5 – 2 c. fresh wild blueberries)*
2 [...]

 
Wild Elderberry Preserves with Honey and Almond
using Pomona’s Pectin (citrus-based)
makes ~ 4 1/2 – 5 cups
4 c. mashed elderberries (from about 4 1/2 c. berries)
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 t. calcium water (from Pomona’s Pectin package)
1 c. honey at room temperature
2 t. Pomona’s powdered pectin
1 t. pure almond extract
Sterilize 5 cups worth of canning jars and [...]

Oatmeal Summer Squash Muffins
Adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, Simply in Season
makes 12 muffins
1 c. all-purpose flour*
1/2 c. whole wheat flour*
1 c. rolled oats
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
scant 1/2 t. mace
1 egg
1 c. milk
1/4 c. oil
1/4 c. honey
1 1/2 c. grated summer squash or zucchini
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine flours, [...]

 
Mint and Parsley Salad with Persian Cucumbers
1 medium head butter/bibb lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
1 large handful italian flat leaf parsley, leaves only
1 large handful mint, leaves only
2 small persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
salad dressing of your choice  (I used a tangy vidalia onion peppercorn dressing)
Combine the lettuce, parsley, mint, and cucumbers in a bowl.  [...]

Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans
serves 2-3
2 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces*
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 – 3/4 c.)
1 T. tomato paste
1/3 c. water
3 T. brown sugar
1.5 T. Worcestershire sauce
1.5 T. prepared yellow mustard
1 t. Tobasco sauce
1 15oz can organic pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Saute bacon in [...]