Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

Blueberry muffin

This recipe evolved out of necessity. I had some leftover greek yogurt and fresh blueberries that weren’t going to last much longer, so I needed to do something with them. I also wanted to take the fruits the this project to work to share with my coworkers, so I settled on adapting a coffee cake recipe into muffins and tossing the blueberries in. The result is a moist muffin that went over well with my coworkers and family. [...]

Spring Pea Soup Bites

Pea Soup with Trout

Cool and creamy, this recipe gets its bright flavor from the peas and its creamy texture from some potato. This is a quick and easy appetizer for a party and what I liked most about this recipe was that it could be made the day ahead. [...]

The Cafe

lemon-tart

My favorite local restaurant is The Cafe, a restaurant that manages to be several things at once. The restaurant has its own bakery that produces amazing breads – baguettes, ciabatta, sourdoughs, etc. – and stunning desserts. The kitchen also makes their own sausages and cured meats and focuses on using local produce and ingredients whenever possible. They have a few menu staples and recurring dishes, but most of the menu rotates about every 6-8 weeks and is usually supplemented by a daily omelet, a couple of soups, and a special or two. [...]