Strawberry Shortcake Fool

For this cross between a tart, a trifle and a fool, the baked pastry is broken into shards and layered with the whipped cream and the strawberries in coupes. Extra pastry can be frozen in individual balls for later use or rolled out to make cookies. Serves Two Pate...

Vichyssoise

Photo credit: Elise Bauer Serves 4Chopped chives are a mandatory garnish for this delectable soup!6 to 8 leeks2 Tablespoons olive oil3 Medium potatoes, peeled, sliced thin4 Cups hot vegetable or chicken brothSalt & freshly ground black pepper2/3 Cup cream1...

Baptisia australis ~ Blue Wild Indigo

Photo credit: Prairie Moon Nursery 1 gallon size $14.00 Blue Wild Indigo has masses of beautiful spikes of indigo pea-like flowers from mid spring to early summer and are excellent for cutting.  Its round leaves are lime green in spring and turn olive green...

Fava Bean Leaf and Pea Shoot Salad

Serves Four5 cups loosely packed, mixed fava bean and pea leaves, tender tips onlyFor the Lemon Vinaigrette 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 Tablespoon cream Pinch of saltPinch of sugar 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Make the vinaigrette:  Shake the lemon juice,...

Quebecita

Makes One Drink3 ounces (6 Tablespoons) good tequila1 lemon freshly squeezed1/2 ounce (1 Tablespoon) maple syrup Shake in a martini shaker with lots of ice. Strain and pour into a coupe. It will be deep golden and match the twilight.