Last weekend we rode our bikes over to Rucola for dinner, a neighborhood corner restaurant, and felt incredibly lucky that the only two sidewalk tables were empty despite the bustling crowd inside. The heat and mosquitoes were keeping people away from the adorable outdoor two-tops but we were armed with bug spray and a willingness to sacrifice feeling hot for these coveted seats. Rucola always impresses us and tonight was no different, especially the peach salad on special.
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In order to relish these last days of August, we chopped up all of summer and put it in a bowl.
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Farmers' Market Finds (+ Bourbon & Lemon Zest Blueberry Jam Recipe)
Blueberries have been part of our regular Farmers' Market haul for a few weeks now. Last week, anticipating their imminent disappearance, we picked up extra berries from Jersey Farm Produce to make jam.
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Farmers' Market Finds: Savoring Summer Fruits
We returned from vacation last Sunday morning in time to make it to our weekend market. We found that while we were in South America eating the exotic fruits of Colombia (more to come on those), the New York strawberries had disappeared.
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Farmers’ Market Finds (+ Scallops with Nettle Pesto & Spring Onions Recipe)
I usually go to the Farmers’ Market or grocery store with a shopping list in hand, otherwise I’m sure to forget something. If it’s Sunday, this list is derived from the meals I’ve planned out for the week. A portion of Sunday evening is usually spent in the kitchen making lunches or prepping ingredients for dinners; it’s a relaxing way to wrap up the weekend and makes for a smoother week ahead.
Spring is a little different...
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