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Strawberry Fields (And Pies) Forever

It’s Eater Caroline’s favorite time of year, local Maryland strawberry season. She imparts her wisdom about pick-your-own farms and shares the simplest, quickest strawberry pie to help you use up all those bushels of berries. Continue reading Read more

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How To … Make Sausage Worth Fighting Over

When it comes to a “How To,” there’s nothing quite like walking in dear old dad’s footsteps. But when the pater familias is a sausage-making guru, those aren’t easy shoes to fill. This week, Eater Caroline regales us with links and patties, while sharing how her family kept Dad’s tradition going, as our back to school series continues. Continue reading Read more

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COTIB: “Clean Out The Icebox” Soup

This hearty soup doesn’t really have a recipe … what you put in it is really more of a suggestion, and one dictated by what’s left over at the bottom of your icebox. That’s an old fashioned word for refrigerator, young’uns! Eater Caroline remembers her father making COTIB soup on the family farm. The lessons she learned? Don’t overlook the veggies that are on their way out … according to dad, it’s those humble bits that make the most amazing creations. And that love can be found in the warmth of a bowl of soup. Continue reading Read more

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photo credit to Aaron Otis Photography 2014


July
Watermelon is the perfect summer food. It hydrates, it cools, it's sweet and juicy. We have some great ideas for your table, including a salad, ceviche cups, popsicles and cocktails. Get ready to beat the heat with us!