Recipe: How to Make Simple 3-Ingredient Snow Cream

This snow cream recipe requires just 3 ingredients and is nearly foolproof to make. The key is full fat sweetened condensed milk and a splash of vanilla extract that give the snow that extra creamy taste. Freshly fallen snow that's powdery in texture works best and don't worry — the snow won't melt once you bring it inside to work with. It actually holds it's shape well and stays nice and cold.

Recipe: Homemade Mignonette Sauce for Oysters on the Half Shell

Over the weekend we welcomed in the first autumn-like Friday by picking up a box of our favorite oysters and lighting up the outdoor brick fireplace at the river house for a small roast. Tim prepared an array of toppings that we spread out on the picnic table and we indulged in oysters on the half shell, roasted oysters, Oysters Rockefeller and my personal favorite — fresh oysters with a homemade mignonette sauce. The sauce is quick to make with just 6 ingredients and fool-proof for serving with chilled oysters — recipe below!

Where to Begin: Trying a Dairy and Soy-Free Diet while Nursing

This week I casually hopped on Insta Stories to ask for advice from my mom friends and those on specialized diets. I've actually been eating dairy-free the last 4 weeks after Etta's pediatrician made the recommendation while I'm exclusively nursing. She's absolutely thriving in every way but had a few symptoms closely related to cow's milk sensitivity, which I understand can be fairly common in small babies. After a quick check-in yesterday, they suggested eliminating soy from my diet as well.

Recipe: Old Fashioned Southern Ham Salad

Making a batch of old fashioned, southern ham salad is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover ham after the holidays. It's also referred to as deviled ham since the consistency is like that of a spread. You know, perfect for using as a sandwich spread or to serve with butter crackers. This recipe only requires three ingredients and takes me straight back to childhood.

Recipe: Classic & Easy Pecan Pie

This time of year is one filled with family and tradition — one of which includes my mom's pecan pies. She's been making them by the batch to give as gifts every holiday season since before I was born. The recipe was passed down from her mother and as a kid, even though I loved watching mom bake these pies, the filling was too rich for my liking. As an adult, I've developed a taste for them and look forward to a single slice once a year at Christmas. I hope you enjoy this family recipe as much as we do.

How to Cook a Whole Country Ham

A country ham is known best for its salty taste. I've only ever met people who either love or hate a salty ham. I've also met folks who think they like a salty ham until they've tried a real country ham. If you've had one, you know what I'm talking about.

Recipe: Individual Watermelon Feta Salad Wedges

Summertime means getting to enjoy watermelons at their seasonal peak and this past weekend we cut into our first seedless treat of the season! Tim's the main point for most things food in our relationship, so he was in charge of the majority of our weekend party menu. That being said, I was excited to put together these individual watermelon feta wedges as part of the larger spread.

Fun Brunch Idea: Bunny Bottom Pancakes

We were lucky enough to help watch my sister's kids for a while this past week after meeting our newest niece and as a special breakfast to wake up to, Tim whipped together some fun animal pancakes for Sophia, who was staying with us overnight.

Recipe: Apple & Cheddar Breakfast Pastry Bites

These little pastry bites make for a quick weekend breakfast or could be popped in the oven for an appetizer before dinner — I made a batch of them on Christmas morning as something small but filling to tide us over until the big meal later in the day. Tim's without question the cook in our house, but I was excited to whip these up for a quick breakfast that morning — they are so simple to make and give off a feeling of being a little fancy with their warm flakiness and little hint of heat from the cayenne.

Origins Farm: Natural Cinnamon Apple Fruit Leather

It's apple season! We couldn't wait to share today's recipe for simple, natural fruit leather, using the fresh local apples sourced from Origins Farm. Fruit leather is such an easy (and delicious) way to preserve the bounty and flavor of ripening seasonal fruit. It's a healthy snack for little and big kids alike and when made naturally, can even be a special treat for your favorite four legged friends.

Origins Farm: Butternut Squash Waffles

Today we're excited to share another recipe made with the fresh produce from Origin's Farm, just in time for the start of fall. These warm, savory and slightly sweet butternut squash waffles will fill up your house with all those classic autumn aromas.

Origins Farm: Mozzarella Caprese Quiche

We're back with another recipe made with the fresh produce from Origin's Farm. You could make this simple and flavorful quiche over the weekend for brunch, or even a lunch or light dinner paired with fresh salad.

Origins Farm: Smoky Prosciutto Eggplant Pizzas

Origins Farm is at it again — growing different. Do you know what they had a the farmers market last week and will have again this week in limited supply? Artichokes, grown in Hanover County. Artichokes in Virginia? Well, that is what they are about and we love them for it. You can bet we'll be picking a few of our own up this Saturday morning.

Garden Update: We've Got Tomatoes & Caprese Salads

So! We've got a lone tomato. It's been a hot summer so far and growth has been a little slower going than we anticipated, but we have been growing tomato plants in containers again this season and as you can see are starting to see the fruits (fruit?) of our labor!

Beach Eats: Ahi Tuna Bites

While honeymooning, one of our favorite snacks and pre-dinner appetizers to make and eat was thinly sliced pieces of raw tuna — you heard me.

How To: Make Mulberry Butter

As you know, we've been enjoying the fruits of the wild rogue mulberry tree growing and bursting with ripe mulberries here in the city:

Origins Farm: Stuffed Pattypan Squash Recipe

Earlier today we introduced you to the fine folks behind Origins Farm. Now we're going to share a new recipe we came up with after spotting and falling in love with the assortment of fresh pattypan squashes and other produce Origins Farm brought to the market — barley stuffed pattypan squash.

Recipe: Sweet Potato, Sage & Goat Cheese Tart

Over the weekend we put together this super simple autumn tart recipe, using scattered ingredients from our fridge, pantry and garden to create a savory tart just in time for seasonal gatherings — like Thanksgiving.

Weekend Brunch Recipe: Summer Vegetable Hash

As we head into the weekend, we wanted to share this recipe for summer vegetable hash — as long as you have potatoes, this brunch idea is a hearty way to use up the bounty of fresh vegetables you have on hand. We especially love using up any vegetables we don't have plans for from our Farm Table Box deliveries.

How To: Mint Infused Ice Cubes

Summer screams for large ice cubes and cold beverages — this time of year Tim and I love making herb-infused ice cubes to incorporate into our seasonal cocktails.