Hello my friends!
As I write this, the view from my bedroom window is almost completely filled with heavy branches of cherries that have just begun to turn red in the subtle heat of early summer. The fruit is already plump and large enough to eat, but one must be patient. All will come ripe perfectly in its own time - it’s worth waiting to enjoy the summer’s first cherry until it’s perfectly ripe. The pleasure of when it hits the taste buds makes the wait worthwhile!
And it’s not just the cherries.
Spinach, arugula, chard, spring peas, rhubarb, parsley, cilantro, green onions, lettuce, kale, and a few bitter greens have consistently been filling my harvest basket the past few weeks. In not long, the first green beans, cabbages, cauliflower, and even a few tiny cherry tomatoes will make their way in too. Nothing comes before it’s ready. All arrives perfectly as it should.
We’re once again enjoying the bounty and filling our tables with fresh, seasonal food for the coming weeks. I’ve done the work for you and created a printable menu for you, planning out breakfast, lunch, and supper.
As an extra thank you to our paid supporters, we’re also sharing one of this month’s Cooking Community recipes with you - you’ll find a printable card for Turmeric & Garlic Charbroiled Chicken below…. which just so happens to be on this month’s menu.
This has become in invaluable recipe for me to have at the ready for long, summer days - it’s getting RAVE reviews from our Cooking Community members. Let me know what you think!
Time in the garden and in the kitchen is a good time indeed. Let’s cook!
As a quick reminder, we offer our $5/month paid newsletter supporters two menus each month. Each printable menu will cover 10-days worth of seasonal meals and will include notes on when to mix sourdough, soak beans, etc. Recipes are linked to blog posts or YouTube videos, as applicable.
Also worth noting, every Cooking Community member also gets access to our menus over on our app. So whether you support The Elliot Homestead here or there, we’ve got you covered. Over in our Cooking Community, we offer 5 new recipes each month, along with instructional cooking videos for each one and an exclusive, private online social community of home-cooks.
Here’s a peek at what we’re cooking in our community this month. Look good? Join in!
Here’s this month’s menu + bonus turmeric & garlic charbroiled chicken recipe. I hope you enjoy!
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