The farmers market is quiet this time of year. A handful of vendors with both hearty souls and food remain. The glamour of summer is replaced with a sturdy reliability. We have long-term relationships with winter produce, such as apples, onions, carrots, potatoes and hardy greens. They are not fickle. They don’t abandon us in the hard times.
But while a long shelf life, devotion and a pioneer spirit are great, this story is mostly about deliciousness. North Carolina produce shines year round.
Pecans are gathered in fall and eaten all winter, allowing us to enjoy them in many forms during the holiday season. What other harvest remainders await in the pantry, vying for attention? How about some dried fruit? Maybe a handful of ruby red dried cranberries are the answer. When paired with pecans and a nice shortbread, we have a winner. White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Shortbread Cookies are festive and fancy, too – perfect for holiday parties or gift giving.
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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe and Video – Cream cheese is blended into this pureed soup of winter squash and onion which have been cooked in a seasoned chicken stock.