By Eva Kosmas Flores Photo by Eva Kosmas Flores Once the air gets crisp and cool and all the leaves have fallen off the trees, like most folks, I tend to become a bit of a homebody and use it as an excuse to curl up by the fire, eat lots of comfort food, and … Continue reading “Maple Hot Toddies”
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Pumpkin Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon + Dates
By Eva Kosmas Flores
As the holidays approach, I’m always looking for delicious new recipes to put on the table that have a bit of an unexpected twist to them.
Read MoreFall Recipe: Maple & Hazelnut Encrusted Pork
By Eva Kosmas Flores

Encrusted Pork
Photo by Eva Kosmas Flores
Fall has arrived, friends! And there’s no better way to enjoy it than with hearty comfort food. My favorite protein for fall is definitely pork, it just pairs so incredibly well with autumnal flavors like nuts, apples, and maple.
Read MoreMeet the Winner of our Seize the Dogs Days Sweepstakes!

Our winner hails from Texas, but fishes throughout the southeast with her beloved husband.
Photos by Jocko Reddick
Late Summer Recipe: Tortilla Soup
By Eva Kosmas Flores

Late Summer Recipe: Tortilla Soup
Photo by Eva Kosmas Flores
I love making tortilla soup for a quick and easy supper with garden-fresh tomatoes. It’s perfect for those late summer evenings when the fall air starts to creep in and make you crave something slightly cozier and heartier than the lighter fare you’ve been eating during the rest of the season.
Read MoreGarden-to-table Recipe: Radish & Crispy Tofu Spring Rolls with Peanut Miso Sauce

Radish & Tofu Spring Rolls
Photo by Eva Kosmas Flores
When the sun’s out all day and the house starts to get a little too hot for comfort, I tend to avoid turning on the oven like the plague. Fresh, raw food becomes my best friend during the dog days of summer, and these radish rolls fit the bill perfectly.
Read MoreHow to make Watermelon Sponge Cake
By Eva Kosmas Flores

Watermelon Sponge Cake
Photo by Eva Kosmas Flores
It’s getting close to the hottest part of the summer, and nothing cuts through the heat like a ripe slice of watermelon.
Read MorePeach & Raspberry Pie with White Chocolate Mascarpone
By Eva Kosmas Flores

Peach & Raspberry Pie with White Chocolate Mascarpone
Photo by Eva Kosmas Flores
Raspberry season is upon us, and if you’ve ever gone raspberry picking before, you know that nothing beats the flavor of a freshly picked raspberry on a hot summer day.
Read MoreRecipe: Zucchini, Ricotta, and Paprika Stuffed Squash Blossoms
By Eva Kosmas Flores

Zucchini, ricotta, and paprika stuffed squash blossoms
Photo by Eva Kosmas Flores
The garden is bustling nowadays, with the summer sun fueling the growth of a wide variety of my heirloom veggie collection, including lots and lots of squash.
Read MoreHow to Make a Huckleberry Pie
By Eva Kosmas Flores

How to Make a Huckleberry Pie
Photo by Eva Kosmas Flores
Could you tell it was summer pie season yet? I’m coming at you with another one of my favorite summer pastries, in the form of this classic huckleberry pie. Huckleberries grow wild along the northern United States, and they’re little berries that can range from black to red to purple depending on the variety and growing area.
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