Have You Tried a Ground Cherry Before?

Last Saturday Annie and I headed down into the city to meet a fellow foodie friend at the Green City Market. If you live in Chicagoland and have never been, you must simply try it out! The market is full of the most beautiful organic produce you’ve ever seen. Plus a variety of cheese, honey,ContinueContinue reading “Have You Tried a Ground Cherry Before?”

Zucchini Pancakes!

Wow- its been a while since my last blog. Life sure gets busy this time of year!I actually made this recipe a while back- figured I’d better post it before all that garden zucchini is gone. This recipe actually came from my neighbor who gave me a zucchini the size of a football! They turnedContinueContinue reading “Zucchini Pancakes!”

The Veggies are Here, The Veggies are Here!!!

I’m so excited! The CSA I’m hosting here in Northbrook is finally underway! Northbrook is a new location for this farm, so we have a slightly shortened season which allowed them to get their logistics down. Last night we got our first delivery! So, what did it include? Potatoes, Kale, Beets, Baby Leeks, Turnips, FlatContinueContinue reading “The Veggies are Here, The Veggies are Here!!!”

Easy and Quick- Chicken Quesadillas!

Chicken quesadillas are one of my favorite last minute go-to items for dinner. They are easy, healthy and the whole family loves them. They are even easier when you already have cooked chicken in the fridge. I love to do a whole organic bird in the crock pot once a week or so… it’s greatContinueContinue reading “Easy and Quick- Chicken Quesadillas!”

Easter Bread Fun

Happy Easter friends! Today I thought I’d share a special family recipe for our Greek celebration bread. We make this bread every year for both New Year’s Day and Easter. On New Year’s, a tin foil wrapped dime is placed in the bread before baking. Luck for the year is promised to the happy recipient ofContinueContinue reading “Easter Bread Fun”