by Renee Pottle | Jun 11, 2015 | Fermenting, Recipes From the Garden
Even the cats are awed by the open market in Chania, Crete. We just got back from a fantastic trip to Greece. I’ll be writing more about the food over the next few weeks, but one of my favorite places was the market in Chania, Crete. As you can see, even the... 
by Renee Pottle | Nov 10, 2014 | Canning and Preserving, Instagram, Jellies
Quince paste can easily be made at home, it just requires a strong stirring arm! Several times over the past few months we have visited our local farmer for boxes of apricots, peaches, and apples. Each time we drove onto the farm, I kept my eye on a fairly small,... 
by Renee Pottle | Jul 25, 2013 | Canning and Preserving
Spoon sweets are a Greek dessert made from all kinds of fruits, nuts and even cherry tomatoes or tiny eggplants. They are traditionally served on a plate along with a glass of ice water or retsina. Sadly, I have never been to Greece and experienced this tradition... 
by Renee Pottle | Jul 17, 2013 | Recipes From the Garden, Soups, Sauces, and Entrees
What do you get when you combine goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and a bunch of wild greens collected from the backyard? A deliciously satisfying meal. It was quite hot the other day and I was feeling lazy. I didn’t have anything planned for dinner, but also... 
by Renee Pottle | Jul 1, 2013 | Ice Cream and Candy, Recipes From the Garden
It’s National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day and not a moment too soon. With half the country baking in record heat, it’s the perfect time to come up with a uniquely flavored ice cream, or in this case, frozen yogurt. Still looking for creative ways to use...