Kirsten Shockey

Aug 27, 2024 | moon.com | Kristin Graves |Christopher Shockey |Kirsten Shockey |Ben Watson

Elevate your fall baking with an unexpected twist of black garlic in these irresistible mini cheesecakes. In the Fall, fresh garlic is readily available and revered for its incredible flavors. Farmers’ markets and festivals celebrate the return of a favored harvest, and there’s palpable excitement as customers seek specific varieties. The Garlic Companion photo by Kimberly Thompson Panay © Storey Publishing.

Jul 30, 2024 | novelsuspects.com | Kirsten Shockey |Christopher Shockey |Ben Watson |Julia Skinner

We absolutely love these fermented tomatoes. They are not only delicious but also quick to make and look gorgeous on a charcuterie board. The recipe derives from a traditional Georgian one—that is, the Republic of Georgia, not the US state. A long time ago, Kirsten was at a class where the instructor said, “I always name the lineage of my teachers,” and then proceeded to name the person they learned from as well as the people who had taught their teacher.

Jul 30, 2024 | novelsuspects.com | Crystal Schmidt |Kirsten Shockey |Christopher Shockey |Ben Watson

If I had only a small space to garden, I’d prioritize growing herbs. I use them every day during the growing season, and they make meals come to life. I always grow enough to use fresh, plus plenty for putting up!Basil: the quintessential smell of summer! And it’s the only common herb that benefits from a slightly different freezing technique than the others. Coating the leaves in a thin layer of olive oil helps prevent freezer burn and makes it easier to break off a chunk when needed.

Jul 30, 2024 | novelsuspects.com | Teresa Marrone |Kirsten Shockey |Christopher Shockey |Ben Watson

Carrots are so common in the supermarket that we tend to take them for granted. However, if you’ve ever had the pleasure of eating a just-pulled carrot, still warm from the sun, you understand that freshness counts with carrots. And although they may look tempting, know that most “baby-cut” carrots in the market are simply larger carrots that have been cut to appear like small specimens; they are often woody or less sweet than fresh, full-size carrots. Preparation.

Jul 22, 2024 | moon.com | Crystal Schmidt |Kirsten Shockey |Christopher Shockey |Ben Watson

If I had only a small space to garden, I’d prioritize growing herbs. I use them every day during the growing season, and they make meals come to life. I always grow enough to use fresh, plus plenty for putting up!Basil: the quintessential smell of summer! And it’s the only common herb that benefits from a slightly different freezing technique than the others. Coating the leaves in a thin layer of olive oil helps prevent freezer burn and makes it easier to break off a chunk when needed.