I have so many lemons right now I don’t know what to do with them all! So I tried candying them and they are quite nice atop ice cream with a bit of lemon zest. Crunchy and sweet. Enjoy!
Photos and Illustration by Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
Farro Beet Salad
Farro, Beets and Beet Greens! Farro is a hearty, chewy grain kind of like wheatberries. Instead of throwing those beet greens out, chop them finely and add them in- they are kind of like kale. Dress lightly with olive oil, salt and pepper (or any dressing, really) and eat warm or at room temperature. This dish is great for a picnic!
Photos and illustration by Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
Strawberry Mint Julep
Strawberries came in my CSA box this week, so in honor of “I’ll Have Another” winning the Kentucky Derby this weekend, I thought I’d make a special drink with a seasonal twist. Cheers!
Asparagus Tart with Pine Nuts & Capers
This asparagus tart is SO easy it’s kind of fail-proof. Buy some frozen puff pastry (I like Pillsbury). Put one of the sheets of dough on a cookie sheet. Let it defrost a bit then pinch up the edges to make a little crust-like rim. Spread some cheese all over (I used brie, but cream cheese or grated cheese works also), then spread a beaten egg over that. Lay out your asparagus single file (trimmed to the size of the pastry). Sprinkle with nuts and capers if you have some (but it’s fine without as well). Also top with garlic powder, dried herbs (I used herbs de provence), salt and pepper. Bake 15-20 minutes at 375 then cut into squares and serve warm or at room temp. Sometimes I drizzle with a bit of olive oil and more sea salt before eating. Easy, impressive party food (or just dinner tonight!), Enjoy!!
Recipe, photos and illustrations by Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
Forest Feast in the City!
The Forest Feast heads to the city for an evening! San Francisco is just 45 minutes from our little cabin in the woods. My husband and I attended a benefit for the San Francisco chapter of Meals on Wheels last weekend which was a delicious showcase of the Bay Area’s best chefs. The mission of Meals on Wheels is “to provide isolated homebound seniors in San Francisco with nutritious meals, daily human contact and supportive services to prevent their premature institutionalization.” Above are photos of the following chefs and restaurants: A16, Beretta, 15 Romolo, John Gasparini Cocktails, Waterbar, E&O Kitchen, Scott Beattie Cocktails, Etoile, Meritage at the Claremont, Cesare Casella, Brandon Jew of Bar Agricole, Martin Brock of Gary Danko, Baker and Banker, Central Kitchen, and Mourad Lahlou of Aziza. For a full list of participating chefs, click here.
All photos and illustration copyright © Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
