by April McGreger
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It's a roux story
How to turn your turkey carcass into a spectacular gumbo 3
Posted 3 days, 1 hour ago Foodie sites are now brimming with recipes for the Thanksgiving feast. As usual, April McGreger's thinking ahead. She delivers the goods on what to do with the turkey leftovers. Goodbye, mundane sandwiches; hello, delicious gumbo. Read More -
Spice up that lantern, Jacko
This Halloween, have your pumpkin—and eat it, too 5
Posted 4 weeks ago April McGreger did not begin to fully appreciate pumpkin until she began to think outside the box -- or, more accurately the orange globe. If you are looking only for round, bright orange ones that we most readily identify as pumpkins you are missing out on a myriad of beautiful colors and shapes and the best pumpkin eating. And don't miss out on April McGreger's White Bean and Pumpkin Chili recipe. Read More -
core values
Apples with a sense of place 10
Posted 1 month, 2 weeks ago In my personal experience the single most rewarding aspect of eating locally has been exploring my own region in depth. I think of it as seeking the wisdom of Wendell Berry who says repeatedly, "You've got to know where you are. You've got to consult the genius of the place." Read More -
The real dill
Home pickles made easy—and delicious 6
Posted 2 months ago For centuries, traditional cultures all over the world have preserved food through the simple, magical process of lactic acid fermentation. Now, you can too! Read More -
Consider the fritter
Beat the August heat with an easy veggie supper 4
Posted 3 months ago Sure, August is hotter than hell. But what month offers better fresh veggies? April McGreger serves up a fresh take on what to do with 'em. Prepare to fritter some time away. Read More -
If you can't stand the heat...
Simple summer salads for staying cool and well-nourished 3
Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago Sometimes, it's just too damned hot to cook. But that doesn't mean you have to submit to convenience foods. April McGreger delivers the dish on easy, filling summer salads. Read More -
Jewels of summer
Reveling in the season’s tomato bounty, from pasta sauce to easy preserving 16
Posted 4 months ago Some folks equate summer with baseball; others with the beach. For April McGreger, summer means tomatoes--in fantastic, amazingly simple pasta sauces, and slowly roasted to preserve them for less blessed seasons. Read More -
Berry delightful
Cobbling together a delicious and easy summer dessert 3
Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago April McGreger loves good chocolate; but it's summer, people! That means it's time for simple fruit desserts, like cobblers and crisps. Read More -
Jam session
I find my thrill in blueberry preserves—and so can you 2
Posted 5 months, 1 week ago It's getting hot out there. For April McGreger, high summer is canning season--time to put up the season's bounty for the cold months. In this edition of Farmer's Daughter, she tells how to make a delicious batch of blueberry preserves--and cornmeal pancakes to go with them. Read More -
Pizza party!
How to turn your backyard into the best pizzeria in town 7
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago Want to improve on a warm summer evening outside? Throw an outdoor pizza party. Read More
