May 7, 2010

Mother’s Day

It is hard to believe that we are already well into the month of May and farmer’s markets are beginning to open across the country. Fava beans, spring peas, and strawberries are in season and I can’t tell you how excited that makes me!

Now that I am a mom I can appreciate even more the hard work that goes into being a mother. I am still amazed that my mom could pull off elegant meals every night, raise three children, and work. The kitchen was the center of our home and we were always asked to help prepare dinner, set the table, or clean up. I realize now how important that was and it has played a big roll in my desire to feed my own family healthy, tasteful meals.

If you are planning a tribute to your own mom this weekend with a home cooked meal then try this delicious spring menu.

Our farmer’s market here in Athens opens tomorrow so don’t forget to check your area. For a listing of local farmer’s markets check out this link APPS.AMS.USDA.GOV/FARMERSMARKETS

I must apologize for having not posted a blog a in a while. I have been busy writing and shooting a new cookbook that is due out this fall. Stay tuned to more details this summer…it is going to be a beautiful book. I hope all of you have a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend and I promise not to be such a stranger.