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Banana-rum Trifle

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Spirited beverages pair nicely with sweets and give them a little kick. Give this duo a try.

Spirited Rhubarb Pudding

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Take that pudding cup to the adult level in this sherry-rhubarb combination.

Easy Blueberry-Orange Parfait

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With a dessert this fresh (and beautiful), we won’t tell if you skip your dinner and head straight for the parfait.

Celeriac Mashed Potatoes

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Add a touch of elegance to your tired mashed potatoes by adding celery root.

Pumpkin Pickles

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Preserve your pumpkin harvest in a new way and enjoy it year-round with this brightly colored pickle.

Watermelon-rind Pickles

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Don’t throw out that watermelon rind just yet. Use it for this snack that’s spicy, sweet and tart.

Esalen Institute’s Kale Salad Recipe

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Savor this kale salad from the Esalen Institute using local (if not your own) fresh greens until you get an opportunity to visit Esalen yourself one day.

Rhubarb Fritters: Springtime Garden Indulgence

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The early warm weather this May gifted our farm with a more-bountiful-than-usual rhubarb patch. Having already worked through our usual rhubarb repertoire of muffins and coffeecakes on our B&B guests, we took this tangy, red springtime garden treat to new levels this weekend by whipping out the fryer.

Kefir Pancakes: Lactose Intolerance Never Tasted So Good

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As more Americans discover they’re either allergic to cow’s milk or are lactose intolerant, research also suggests that enzyme- and probiotic-rich kefir and yogurt are essential to digestive health.

Pickling Spice

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Many vegetable-pickling recipes call for "pickling spice.” You can buy this in the grocery store, but you can also make it yourself.

Garden Vegetable Soup with Basil Pesto

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Maximize your garden’s health and flavor benefits by combining your vegetables in a soup garnished with homemade pesto.

Lemony Oregano-mint Pesto Sauce

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Use this bright, tangy pesto on crostini, in your favorite chicken pesto recipe, or as a dressing for salads or steamed vegetables.

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