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Morel Mushrooms served with Fettuccine

April 12, 2019 By Talya Tate Boerner

Fettuccine and Morel Mushrooms

Y’all, I harvested my first batch of morel mushrooms last week, and I have to say, the whole process was so much fun! I noticed a few mushrooms growing on our property. Once I began searching, I gathered a big bowl full of these prized beauties. Probably two pounds!

According to reports from those in the know, this spring’s morel season is a stellar one. Conditions have been perfect for these gifts from the forest.

morels

John was sure I was trying to poison him. You see, we missed the fungi class during our Master Naturalist training so he was skeptical. But real morels are easily distinguishable from false morels. Real morels are hollow inside from stem to cap.Continue Reading

Pappardelle with Fresh Pesto and Chicken (oh my!)

August 28, 2018 By Talya Tate Boerner

Pappardelle Pasta with Fresh Pesto and Chicken

Pasta + Pesto + Chicken

Last week I was in the mood for pasta. AND I was determined to make use of the bumper crop of fresh basil growing in my herb garden. It’s been a stellar summer for herb-growing, and I refuse to let a single leaf go to waste. So I whipped up a delicious platter of pappardelle with fresh pesto and chicken.

Pesto is easy to make. After tasting the homemade version, you’ll never buy pesto from a jar again. Continue Reading


Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

THE THIRD ACT OF THEO GRUENE (coming 2025)

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