Make Your Own Asian Noodle Bowl

 "Make Your Own" anything is always a popular choice with kids.  And in my family of control freaks (the males) and perfectionists (the females), it is especially popular. (I should add that I am a perfectionist because a control freak sounds too negative.  Shut up.  I know they are essentially the same thing).   Anyway, … Continue reading Make Your Own Asian Noodle Bowl

Grilled Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Chervil, Applesauce, and Sauteed Collards

My intent with the "Farmer's Market Dinner" category is to highlight a meal made almost entirely with local ingredients.  Clearly this is a not a 100% promise, but more of an intent to use as many local ingredients as possible.  Tonight's meal was made from local pork tenderloin sourced at my winter's farmers market, mashed … Continue reading Grilled Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Chervil, Applesauce, and Sauteed Collards

Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with Shredded Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

This dinner was inspired by our winter farmer's market.  It was made of entirely local ingredients in the middle of winter in Pennsylvania.  Many communities obviously don't have winter markets, but I am fortunate enough to have both a winter farm share and a weekly winter market.  The choices are more limited -- but I … Continue reading Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with Shredded Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes