Caramel Apple Cake

This cake is a riff on the classic tarte tatin.  Try it with a dash of orange zest in the caramel and the cake, or really fresh cardamom if you have it.  I made it yesterday for lunch in the hoophouse.
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
For caramel
5 T butter
3/4 brown sugar
6 apples
pinch allspice
For cake
2 c flour
1/2 [...]

Leek, Chard & Cheddar Quiche

I made this fabulous quiche yesterday with fresh chard and leeks from the garden.  Another is in the menu plan for this week.  I tell you, chard & eggs with cheddar is magic.
Generous 1/2 bunch of chard
1 large leek
4 eggs
2 c cream
1 c shredded sharp cheddar, packed
3 T butter
1 t salt
generous pinch freshly grated nutmeg
fresh [...]