Country-style green beans, potatoes and ham in the Instant Pot ~ tender vegetables, smoky ham and flavorful broth in under an hour.

Sour cherries are in season for a fleeting moment. Learn how to make them into pie, studded corn muffins and Shirley Temples.

Blueberry Mint Lemonade – freshly squeezed lemonade with a homemade blueberry mint simple syrup recipe.

Caprese Salad – a classic salad, this version with fresh basil oil and a balsamic reduction.

The trees are tapped – it’s maple syrup season. This tasty Maple Cranberry Chicken provides an alternative to pancakes to use your syrup!

20-Minute Gnocchi Skillet with Smoked Sausage and Veggies. Simple and delicious.

I got to write about Eat Local Week for my college newspaper, dream article for a foodie in Florida!