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cream of asparagus soup
“Soup with a straw.” That’s how Dan described this soup when I asked if he’d like Cream of Asparagus Soup for dinner. I can’t insert an eye roll here. But if I could. He was joking but spot-on about...
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spiralized strawberry salad
Spiralized Strawberry Salad is easy warm weather salad! Don’t sweat it if you don’t have a spiralizer, just julienne your zucchini. The real treat of this salad is the dressing. It could also be the...
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spiralized greek salad
Spiralized Greek Salad makes an easy, healthy dinner on a hot summer night! Grab some local tomatoes and zucchini for this simple dish. I prefer it meat-free but it can be served with shrimp or...
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tomato feta crustless quiche
A simple, cost-effective, versatile summer dish can be whipped up in a hurry and still be flavorful. Using summer’s farm fresh ingredients to prepare a healthy dish makes this Tomato Feta Crustless...
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pa produce month
photo: PAVeggies.org Top Chefs Celebrate PA Produce Month with tomato and other seasonal veggie recipes. “The Vegetable Marketing and Research Program is excited to celebrate August as Pennsylvania...
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porcupine balls
How does dinner go down on a 9th generation, Berks County Farm raising quality, pastured grain-fed beef? On a busy farm, where mom and dad both have other jobs. They keep it simple with Porcupine Balls...
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tomato feta orzo salad
I’m hanging on to summer and this Tomato Feta Orzo Salad will satisfy me until I can’t find any more local, late harvest tomatoes or until they make their appearance next summer. Like most chilled...
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barley squash soup
Soup is the reason the trees drop their leaves, snow occurs and why blankets and fuzzy slippers were invented. Soup season is what this time of year is all about. You may have thought it was the...
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comfort food and beer podcast
Recording a Comfort Food and Beer podcast episode is always a good idea, especially when we can snag Kevin! Kevin Bennett, of Local Buzz Consulting, shares three regional brews and comfort foods to...
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spring green salad
Daffodils, check! Hydrangea stems sprouting new life, check! Asparagus is here, too! On a recent trip to Dundore and Heister, I discovered inspiration for quick and easy Spring Green Salad. The...
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citrus broiled shad
Seasonal, local seafood is not what I expected to find on a recent visit to the fish market. When I think of picking up seafood, my imagination does not go beyond shrimp, salmon or a white fish....
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greek salad pita
This Greek Salad Pita recipe begs for sun ripened tomatoes, garden fresh dill, lettuce and radish! Greek Salad is the easiest salad to whip up for a hot summer dinner. Toss in grilled poultry or...
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corn pie
Corn Pie 101. After a week spent vending at the Kutztown Folk Festival, it’s safe to say my husband, Dan, and I have kicked off our summer fair feasting! My downfall was the sweet rolls, which I...
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tomato caprese salad
Before we knew it the summer sun began to set earlier each week, as the evening air gets cooler homegrown tomatoes will soon be gone. Gone, baby, gone! Quick! Make this Tomato Caprese Salad happen...
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taco rice bowl
Rice bowl recipes make the perfect dinner for two to six, are an easy way to use leftovers and keep fussy eaters happy. My Taco Rice Bowl is like a burrito, without the tortilla. You are saving...
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honeybee gardens chicken and wild rice instant pot
Have you fallen into the Instant Pot craze? Many of my friends have been posting about this new kitchen gadget. If you or your neighbor has one, you’ll love this Honeybee Healthy Chicken & Wild...
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asparagus tart
A Spring Asparagus Tart gives us an excuse to celebrate the season with family and friends. It seems like we are a bit behind spring’s expected arrival, and though I’m wondering when my early...
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roasted tomato sauce
There was a time I would go overboard with the purchase of local tomatoes and growing our own tomatoes. With an excess of tomatoes I needed a solution beyond the traditional tomato sauce method. I...
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apple spice pancakes
Fall may just be my favorite season (it is possible I’ve also said that about spring and winter, but I’m sure I’ve never said it about summer). We still have peaches available, plus the pleasure of...
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summer seafood salad
Summer Seafood Salad with mango and crab is perfect for summer entertaining. Using fresh lump crab from Adelphia Seafood makes this a delightful dish with flavors and textures that play well with each...
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