Delaware Girl Eats

Basil Adds Flavor to Everything

Strolling through my garden in yesterday’s summer heat, the scent of my herbs and vegetables wafted upward and enticed me to think about what to pick for dinner. The acidic, tart smell of the tomatoes beckoned toward a cool crisp salad. The permeating smell of the spring onions pled for a stir fry. But it was the pungent, heady aroma of the sweet basil that won my heart. Still, the tomatoes and onions deserved their chance for a place at the table. I decided not to choose and picked some of all three. Back in the kitchen I pondered what... Read more →

First CSA Share of the Season - Spring Peas

My favorite farmstand at Hilt Girt Farm just opened for the season and among the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) member items posted on the chalkboard were spring peas. I flipped through my mental rolodex for ideas on how to prepare these delicate beauties and finally decided on a spring pasta dish. Shelling such fresh peas was great fun and yielded just enough peas for the recipe I had in mind. This recipe is one that my husband and I make often when we are in the mood for a flavorful seasonal dish. The ingredients balance and complement each other, and... Read more →