rhubarb – Bella Blu by the Bay

I know it’s Wednesday, not Monday, but I’m starting my project list. I do hope to break it all down into manageable jobs. I decided one inside task and one outside. I need an outside one because the weather has been too good to miss.

I’m still coughing so I will cut myself some slack!

Going to start by weeding the raised bed and clipping back the peonies as they are finished for this year

Hopefully, I will get the get the raised beds weeded , composted and started this week. The sunniest beds are for my culinary herbs, some lavender, and tomatoes. Until I get the overgrown hedges clipped ( not by me!) I think the back shadier box I will give over to flowers that can take a little less sun. I’m not going crazy this year with too many veggies although I may try some cucumber.

Stopped at Young’s Farm and got some beautiful rhubarb and tomatoes. Hoping to create something fun like a fool, a crisp, or even just stew it. The color is glorious.

Gorgeous rhubarb, tomatoes, and a little blueberry pound loaf from the farmstand!

Hopefully I can show progress soon!

I had my first opportunity to get to a farm stand since returning north. I love Young’s Farm in Old Brookville. It was a real treat to get there and find fresh mozzarella made on the farm, gorgeous tomatoes, basil, and farm eggs. Heavenly, to pick up fresh baked ciabatta and and some scones for tomorrow’s breakfast.

The rhubarb looked divine so I grabbed a bunch. After a lovely light dinner consisting of a caprese and that great loaf of bread, I made a rustic rhubarb tart. I fudged this time and used frozen puff pastry. It came divine anyway, the crust shattering like a well crafted croissant.

Super yummy. I have another recipe to try next week. So lovely to be home and cooking on my gas range.

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And the projects are piling up

Baking