Chloey Wilson had a few minutes for a telephone chat from her home in Nashville, TN, while the sound quality isn’t as great as we would like, we are grateful Chloey gave us a little piece of her time. You can find Chloey on instagram at ChloeyWilson.official, twitter at the same handle. and of course on Spotify. You can listen to Chloey below or on … Continue reading A chat with singer Chloey Wilson
The peach. One of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts of summer. There’s nothing like biting into a ripe, juicy peach. Whether you’re eating it whole, slicing it into fresh cream, ice cream, or canning or baking, the smell of the peach reminds us that fall is on it’s way. Summer’s last hurrah. We have paired our late summer peach with Four Roses Bourbon. This decadent, delicious … Continue reading bourbon peach cobbler
“Life was just a tire swing. ‘Jambalaya’ was the only song I could sing. Blackberry pickin’, eatin’ fried chicken, And I never knew a thing about pain. Life was just a tire swing.” ~ Jimmy Buffett The plump, juicy blackberry and a hot summer day are perfect companions. After spending the day elbow deep in stickers to fill buckets, cold delicious popsicles made with the … Continue reading blackberry and green tea popsicles
Eating well and finding quality ingredients isn’t always simple, but it is worth it. Until you are familiar with specific brands or learn more about your local farms and their growing practices, it’s important to first do your research before purchasing products with “healthy” on the label. I spoke with a group not long ago about the beauty of making your own pesto and one … Continue reading simple and healthy 5 minute pesto
Weeknight schedules get busy and life can whisk by in a flash. It’s so tempting to sail in to the drive thru on the way home or use a meal delivery option once cozily inside the house, but it isn’t always the healthiest for you or the fam. Keeping a few simple, delicious and healthy recipes on file is how we make it through each … Continue reading garlic and herb roasted chicken thighs
Summer desserts are on our radar and we just can’t get enough of berry season, so we are making an eaton mess! This traditional English dessert is so simple and can be customized in various ways to fit all the favor profiles in attendance at your backyard summer gatherings. Note: Tossing a few blueberries in the mix will make a beautiful red, white and blue … Continue reading making an eaton mess
Weekday perfect, you can make the dough ahead of time or pick up fresh-made dough from your local deli. Have your hungry crew top their own pie with their favorite flavors. Late summer shows off Mother Nature’s best work of art. Leaves become restless in anticipation of the fall dance, gourd foliage is in full bloom and ripe, plump tomatoes are heavy on the vine. … Continue reading margherita pizza
Using the best ingredients is the secret to cooking and when it comes to doughnuts, we use real butter, not margarine and real buttermilk, not powder. The recipe below also asks for apple butter. If you aren’t familiar with this delicious concoction, you can generally find a jar at the farmers market, road side stand or your local grocer. We also happen to have an … Continue reading cinnamon apple cider doughnuts
Simple, delicious compound butters are perfect companions for summertime dishes. Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened dash salt, to taste 1 Tablespoon fresh herbs, minced Choose your faves! Basil and parsley or rosemary, thyme and sage ~ the combinations are endless. Our choice for our Naked Corn on the Cue is: Ingredients 1 clove garlic, minced dash salt, to taste sprinkling pepper lime zest Cilantro, … Continue reading how to make simple herb compound butter
Summer cookouts are a favorite here at basil & salt and as always fresh foods are on the menu. Whether you use the backyard barbecue or cook over a pit, fresh corn tastes a little better with a bit of char and smoke. Lay your clean, shucked corn naked on the grill for a total cook time of about ten minutes. Turn often to ensure … Continue reading naked corn on the cue
