Category Archives: Summer

Hatch Chile Huevos Rancheros

Hatch chiles are in season now, so we’re busy enjoying these green beauties as often as we can. If you don’t have access to freshly roasted hatch chiles, you can roast your own over your bbq, or use a canned … Continue reading

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Black Bean, Mango and Mint Salad

We’re always on the lookout for ways to use mint right now. That particular herb would take over the whole garden if we didn’t have it sequestered in its own big pot. And we still see mint volunteers popping up … Continue reading

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Fresh Basil Pesto (and How to Save it For Later)

Seattle in summer leads to giddiness and joy – for us AND for the basil. Seriously, the basil could NOT be happier. So, Melanie came up with this pesto recipe that’s not too oily and not too garlicy, and perfectly … Continue reading

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Grilled Yellow Squash (And Other Ways to Eat Your Summer Squash Bounty)

We’re in the heart of Seattle summer, and it’s a beautiful time. The squash blossoms are in full bloom and the summer squash is growing so happily. These squashes taste best when picked relatively small, plus the picking encourages new … Continue reading

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Simply Summer Salad

The green whorls of lettuce seem to grow differently for each plant – each one as unique as a fingerprint. The butter leaf lettuce is flourishing and we’re eating lots of wonderful salads to keep up. This summery salad is … Continue reading

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Black Bean and Salmon Pasta with Fresh Summer Herbs

Summer is in full swing in Seattle, and the garden is very happy. The garlic, shallots and herbs are in full swing, and we’re busy eating as fast as we can harvest. It’s the perfect time to make this simple … Continue reading

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Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad with Summer Vegetables and Prawns

We loved this cold noodle salad from Bon Appetit so much, we’ve made it three times in the past few weeks – a good sign we should probably share it with you, too. On a hot summer evening, it’s a … Continue reading

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Late July Garlic & Shallot Harvest

This is just a quick little post, because we had a quick little harvest. But, if you’re curious about garlic harvesting and what to do with the bulbs once you get them out of the ground, this should be of … Continue reading

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Mussels in a Braised Fennel and Leek Sauce

Read through our blog and you’ll see – we LOVE mussel recipes. But for good reason – this glorious little local bivalve deserves every bit of the attention it gets. They’re super easy to make, so delicious to eat, and … Continue reading

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Grilled Kale, Sliced Plums and a Balsamic Vinaigrette over Ricotta

Summertime is the time for putting things on the grill. Got kale? Grill it! You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the rich, smoky, tart and tangy, sweetly complex flavors of this summertime salad. It was so good we ate the entire … Continue reading

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