Andrea Meyers: making life delicious

Strawberry Gelato

Andrea — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:37:37 +0000

There’s nothing like the first fresh strawberries of the season. That gorgeous bright red color is so inviting, promising a sweet and juicy delight. When I brought home a bucket of fresh-picked strawberries from Wegmeyer Farms, my boys could hardly keep their hands out of it, and after letting them snack on a few, I [...]

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Mushroom Chard Frittata

Andrea — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:53:48 +0000

When spring comes around our family looks forward to eating out of garden, and this easy frittata is a great garden recipe. We use the fresh chard, green onions, and garlic chives we pick right before cooking, and add purchased mushrooms. Frittatas are an easy meal for the kids to help with because they cook [...]

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Weekend Gardening: Spring Chard, Brussels Sprouts, and Artichokes

Andrea — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:35:45 +0000

The weather has been strange this year. Winter didn’t feel like winter at all and the official start of spring passed by without much notice because I was already wearing sandals before the big day. However, having an early spring means that our garden popped a little early this year. The chard (above) is going [...]

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Wegmeyer Farms: Spring Strawberries (Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes)

Andrea — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:17:02 +0000

The strawberry field at Wegmeyer Farms is blanketed with plants laden with blossoms and fruit. The field slopes down from the grass-covered parking area, and the rows are covered with black plastic to keep the weeds out and prevent erosion. During my visits, workers picked berries and put them in flats destined for nearby Whole [...]

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Al-Mara Farm: Spring on a Dairy Farm

Andrea — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:20:30 +0000

Life on a modern dairy farm is not easy and there are are number of obstacles to success, including weather, illness, the vagaries of the milk market, and rising costs to run the farm. And even with all this, many families continue running a dairy farm because it’s a way of life. You have to [...]

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Steamed Asparagus with Red Onions, Almonds, and Raisins

Andrea — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:15:55 +0000

Last spring we planted an asparagus bed, and it has really taken off. At first we only saw small tips peeping up from the soil, then they shot up to tall spears almost overnight. Now the wispy fern sways in the breeze on long thin stems and will stay around for the summer. Asparagus needs [...]

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Baby Chard Salad with Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Hot Bacon Vinaigrette

Andrea — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:31:34 +0000

We’ve been growing chard for a couple years now, and fortunately our chard comes back each spring. The baby leaves are as tender as any salad bowl lettuce and full of flavor, and it’s so satisfying to see the chard sprout, then pick the small, tender leaves and have them on the table in just [...]

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Banana Maple Grits

Andrea — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:43:59 +0000

Weekday breakfasts are so rushed. I run around making breakfast and lunches at the same time, trying to get the boys moving so they can get to school on time. I usually don’t eat breakfast until they’ve all gone to school and I have a chance to sit for a few minutes by myself and [...]

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Steamed Baby Carrots with Ginger-Garlic Butter

Andrea — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:13:51 +0000

There’s something about whole baby carrots steamed with the tops on, fork tender and sweet. I adore that delicate flavor and crunch and think they really add beauty to a plate. They are like the little black dress of carrots. And many times they are insanely easy to prepare, like this recipe from Cooking Light. [...]

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Baked Curry Chicken with Tomatoes and Cilantro Raita

Andrea — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:33:42 +0000

I adore flavorful baked chicken recipes, especially when they are easy, and it hardly gets easier or more flavorful than this baked curry chicken. I adapted this from a recipe in Ten, by Sheila Lukins. Her version mimics tandoori chicken with only a little sauce and feeds a crowd, but my family likes sauce, the [...]

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