Garlic Scape Goat Cheese Pesto and Asparagus, Arugula Salad

A Tangle of Garlic ScapesEarly Summer Deliciousness: Garlic Scapes, Asparagus, Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes

Two months. That’s how long asparagus season lasts for mature asparagus crowns. That’s two months and/or 24 harvests of in season asparagus, about late May through early July. Last year I was introduced to deeply flavored, locally grown green and purple asparagus.  Continue reading Garlic Scape Goat Cheese Pesto and Asparagus, Arugula Salad

Tarte Soleil – Puff Pastry Sun Tart

Tarte Soleil – Puff Pastry Sun Tart

Tarte Soleil with Sundried Tomato Tapenade & Pesto – Gorgeous, Delicious and Fun to Eat

It’s been at least 6 months since I first saw a picture of a very impressive Tarte Soleil (sun tart). So gorgeous I wanted to make one. After waiting and waiting for the perfect event, I could wait no longer. Last week I offered to bring a Tarte Soleil to dinner with friends that I knew Continue reading Tarte Soleil – Puff Pastry Sun Tart

Garlic Scape Hummus

Garlic Scape Hummus Garlic Scape Hummus – From Good to Great with Garlic Scape Pesto

Just spoke with my favorite farmer this morning. She’ll continue having garlic scapes at the Saturday market for another two weeks. As she and her husband have 4000 heads of garlic in their garden, they’ve got lots of garlic scapes to sell. So I’ll continue making Garlic Scape Pesto Continue reading Garlic Scape Hummus