What is the best way to celebrate the Election? Why, with a bowl of vanilla ice cream of course! Thomas Jefferson is said to have recorded the first recipe for ice cream in The United States; a dessert he learned to love while living in France. Simple and elegant, vanilla ice cream's popularity has lasted since the Declaration of Independence!
Cumin and Paprika are a spice-match made in heaven. They go beautifully with baked eggplant. Slice thick rounds of eggplant, lay them flat on a baking tray, sprinkle with olive oil, salt, cumin, and paprika, then bake for 15-20 minutes on each side at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with lemon juice for a simple side dish.
In Turkey, people often combine tahin (tahini, a sesame seed paste) and pekmez (a molasses) to use as a topping for breads. One is nutty, and the other one sweet, so they combine beautifully!
Infusing vinegar with wild herbs is an easy way to bring local tastes into your meals. In this white vinegar we added monarda from eastern Pennsylvania.
Use the slow roasted Damson plums (below) as a topping for your breakfast porridge! Upstate New York's Wild Hive Farm makes a great Ten Grain Multi Mix that can be eaten with the fruit and honey as a healthy breakfast. The blend includes healthy whole grains like winter soft wheat, spelt, and millet, as well as flax seeds.
