A little bit of effort in August will pay off during the holidays. Liquor soaked fruit makes a great gift and is great for holiday entertaining. Use the same quality of liquor you would use for mixed drinks. For this recipe, you’ll need: half pint canning jars and lids stone fruits such as peaches, plums, […]
Recipes
Smokey Pork Rub
I love the spicy and smokey taste of this spice rub on pork chops and ribs, but you can use it with any cut of pork. This recipe makes enough spice rub for many meals. For this recipe you’ll need: 9 tablespoons smoked paprika 2 tablespoons white pepper 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons celery […]
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Yogurt Dipping Sauce
This easy summer appetizer is great for company. I’ve served variations of the yogurt sauce all summer; it’s great with grilled salmon and as a dip for veggies. For this recipe you’ll need: 1 pound raw shrimp, any size you like 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1 lemon […]
Rustic Lemon Macaroons
These cookies are a laid back variation of the traditional French macaroon. Lemon macaroons pair well with basil ice cream. This recipe makes about 40 cookies. You’ll need: 16 ounce package almond meal or almond flour 5 cups powdered sugar 6 egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 lemon Preheat the oven to 325F and […]
Basil Ice Cream
A few weeks ago I tried a recipe for basil custard that failed miserably. The ice cream machine rescued me and inspired me to create this basil ice cream. For this recipe you’ll need: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 6 egg yolks 1 large bunch basil, about 4 ounces […]
Welcome to Farmer in the Vale!
Hi. My name is Linda. I live and work in Silicon Valley California. My “farm” is actually my suburban backyard. My yard contains fruit trees and vegetable beds, but no animals (yet). In this blog I intend to share recipes, gardening tips, and cookbook reviews. I also hope to share the occasional garden or kitchen […]