Cedar House Farm
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Nature’s Glow: A Guide to Making Homemade Herbal Butter Candles
Baking is one of my love languages and when the sun shows herself, I venture out to share fresh baked goods with neighbors and friends. Lately, these herbal butter candles have been accompanying my still-warm sourdough boules and have been so well-received that I’ve chosen to share my recipe and tutorial so they might accompany your homemade baked goods too. -
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Hot Rosemary Honey
In the realm of vegetables, there exists an under-appreciated gem that often finds itself sitting on the sidelines of culinary appreciation—the Brussels sprout. These miniature cabbage-like orbs might not immediately elicit excitement in the minds of many, but delve a little deeper, and you'll uncover a world of flavor, versatility, and nutritional prowess that deserves recognition.
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Herbes de Provence Prime Rib
Herbes de Provence Prime Rib is the traditional dish we serve at our annual holiday party, so when I smell the traditional herbes de Provence seasoning blend, it immediately makes me think of those festive gatherings. -
Beet + Herb Salad with Chive Vinegrette
This refreshing and vibrant beet and herb salad, served on a bed of whipped honey goat cheese, and drizzled with a chive vinaigrette, is packed with fresh seasonal ingredients. The robustness of the nasturtium blossoms balances the delicate flavor of the fennel perfectly, making it my go-to year-round salad. -
Sweet + Savory Butter Boards
A close cousin to the charcuterie board, the butter board is a new trend that’s taken appetizers to a more refined level by prominently displaying fresh ingredients over a bed of smooth butter. -
Chive Finishing Salts
In my first chive journal article, I shared all the benefits and uses for chive, along with tips for growing, caring for, harvesting and preserving chives. In this article, I'm excited to share two ways I've made chive finishing salts. -
Scarborough Fair Turkey Brine
Brining a turkey is a culinary technique that involves soaking the bird in a solution of sugar, salt, water, and often other flavor-enhancing ingredients. This process not only adds moisture to the turkey but also infuses it with savory herbal flavors, resulting in a tender and succulent centerpiece for your holiday feast. The salt in the brine helps to break down the proteins in the meat, allowing it to retain more moisture during cooking for an extra juicy bird. If you’ve never brined your turkey, it’s a gamechanger and guaranteed make for a memorable holiday feast. -
Lavender Lemon Balm Lemonade
This herbal twist on the classic is sure to hit the spot on these hot August days and is an excellent way to bring fresh lavender and lemon balm from your garden to your table. If you participated in the winter grow-along, you have plenty of lemon balm on-hand so let's get to it! Here’s how I make it: -
Our Favorite Tradition to Welcome Summer and My Strawberry Jam Recipe
2022 was my and Maddie's seventh year picking strawberries at our local berry farm and making homemade strawberry jam together. The boys join us for picking sometimes, but Maddie never misses it and looks forward to it every year. It is how we welcome summer every year. -
Nasturtium Vinegar
Belonging to the Tropaeolaceae family, nasturtium is a vibrant and unique herb popular for its striking appearance and earthy, peppery flavor is most often used in culinary dishes, particularly salads and sandwiches. It’s colorful blossoms and unique lily pad-shaped leaves make it a popular ornamental addition to gardens. The trumpet-shaped flowers are usually vibrantly colored and come in a range of sunset colors. -
Slow Living, Loaf by Loaf
In March 2020, our state shut down. Our schools closed, my photography business screeched to a halt and my husband began working full-time at home. There are a lot of mixed emotions that came with this shutdown. But we were grateful for our new home and land to stretch out. In fact, I couldn’t imagine a better place to call home during these times. As a way of channeling my anxiety and worry into something positive, I did what many of us did and jumped on the sourdough train!