May I begin by saying, I love tomatillos!  Don't fear them, fellow Gringos.  These lovely little green and yellow gooseberry cousins have a refreshingly savory, lemony flavor that goes well with so many dishes.  In the summer when they first ripen, I love them chopped into salads, dropped on top of nachos or a cold… Continue reading Tomatillo Salsa (aka: magic green sauce)

Around here you can find elderberry bushes growing in nearly every forested area. And as luck would have it! In my yard back at the farm as well. Everything harvested early this year so I barely got any picked before the birds got to them, but I did manage to pick enough for a small… Continue reading Is that Elderberry Cordial, Mrs. Danforth?

My in-laws came for a visit the last week in September and brought with them EIGHTEEN enormous vine ripened, home grown tomatoes.  We already had a gallon bag from my mom in the fridge and my neighbor asked me to take pity on her and pick hers as well.  For a person not terribly fond… Continue reading Yes you CAN make home made tomato sauce!

Okay, your apples don't have to be stolen.  But mine were so here we go: Take a walk on a late summer/early fall day.  Pull your stroller, shopping cart, colander, or reusable grocery bag up to an apple tree.  Alternatively, go to the store or farmers market.  Look for 10-12 large apples.  They should be… Continue reading Stolen Applesauce