Monthly Archives: July 2015


Swiss Chard Ribs with Egg Noodles in Cream sauce

My mother is pretty awesome.  The kids love her, and she loves swiss chard. When she comes by to hang out with the boys so I can get my boring grown-up things done, I can say “thank you” with a heaping helping of Swiss Chard Ribs with Egg Noodles and Cream Sauce, which is her favorite adaptation of this recipe (on Simply Recipes, originally from The Victory Garden Cookbook) .  I opt to leave the leaves in with the stems, adding them to the pasta noodles for a quick blanch during the last few minutes of the boil.  


Raspberry Cream Pops

Make this as a quick ice cream or freeze into pop for later enjoyment. Fresh berries, cream sugar and vanilla are all that’s needed! Works with the berries, too, though you may opt to remove the seeds using a sieve.


Honorable Mentions – Springdell Summer CSA Pickup #5

These glorious weeks of summer produce just seem to be flying by!  Let’s start with Jess’ honorable mentions… I wanted to mention the corn as I have a really hard time not devouring it the moment it arrives at the house.  At least one ear gets eaten raw while shucking, and the […]