Feta cheese adds a salty component to this fresh melon salad.


Feta cheese adds a salty component to this fresh melon salad.

This salad has it all–the best melons of the season, the best flavors, amazing color…and a little nip of rum and lime to add a tropical flair to homegrown flavors. Spoon it into dessert cups for an “after dinner drink” or skewer with toothpicks and plate as an appetizer. If available, add a handful of fresh seasonal berries for contrast.

A trip to the farmers market during the height of the summer harvest will net you almost all of the ingredients for this refreshing salsa. Enjoy it with salty tortilla chips or as a relish to accompany grilled chicken or fish.

Cool off at the end of a hot summer day with this refreshing salad. Chill the melon cubes for just about an hour so they are refreshing yet the taste still comes through.

This delicious torte includes tart cherries between two layers of crumb mixture.

Put your feet up and spend a refreshing summer afternoon with a tall glass of this rosy hued thirst-quencher.

What a fun way to ring in the holidays with cherries from the summer. When the liqueur is gone, enjoy a whiskey infused cherry every now and then.

Apricots and cherries ripen about the same time so pairing them in this fresh, citrusy compote makes perfect sense. Enjoy over ice cream, yogurt or some fresh ricotta cheese.

A stack of fluffy spelt pancakes with warm pure Ohio maple syrup? Spectacular! With homemade cider syrup? Priceless!

Spelt in its hulled whole grain form is often referred to as spelt berries. Its deep nutty flavor and rustic, firm texture makes it a great side dish that can replace rice at the table, makes an excellent cooked breakfast cereal as well as the base for this fresh, nutritious salad.

Spelt flour is high in protein, which is ideal for giving breads structure and a hearty texture. Bread baking novices will appreciate this soft, easy to work with dough that requires a minimal amount of kneading and is easy to shape.

While this cake is free of eggs and dairy, it’s not lacking flavor or texture. Rich and fudgy, this cake has a depth of flavor that will delight you.