If your garden—or your CSA bag—is overflowing with zucchini and summer squash, this recipe is one you’ll come back to all summer long. Scarpaccia (pronounced scar-pah-cha) is a traditional Tuscan flatbread that’s loaded with fresh vegetables and just enough batter to hold everything together. As it bakes, the edges become golden and crispy while the center stays tender and packed with sweet summer squash. A generous sprinkle of Parmesan gives it a rich, savory flavor, and just before serving, I love finishing it with a light drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar. It adds just enough sweetness to complement the caramelized squash without overpowering it. Serve it as an appetizer, a light lunch with a salad, or alongside grilled chicken, steak, or fish. It’s just as delicious warm from the oven as it is at room temperature, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer cookouts. This recipe is part of the Swift...Read more

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with a bunch of fresh radishes besides tossing them into a salad, this recipe is about to become your new favorite. These quick refrigerator pickled radishes are crisp, tangy, slightly sweet, and ready to enjoy in as little as an hour. Adding thinly sliced red onion gives the jar even more flavor (and a beautiful pink color!) as everything soaks in a simple rice vinegar brine. The best part? There’s no canning involved. Just slice, pour, chill, and enjoy. This recipe is part of the Swift River CrossFit × Davis Natural Produce partnership, where I’m sharing practical ways to use fresh, seasonal vegetables in everyday meals. You can grab fresh, organic, locally grown radishes and other seasonal produce from Davis Natural Produce at IME in North Conway Monday–Friday from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, or at Tuckerman Brewing on Fridays from 4:00–6:30 PM. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ready in about...Read more

When I have a big bunch of Swiss chard in the fridge, this easy egg bake is one of my favorite ways to turn it into a real meal. It’s simple, filling, and flexible enough for breakfast, lunch, or one of those nights when cooking dinner feels like one task too many. And the best part? You can also throw in any leftover veggies you have in the fridge! The cottage cheese keeps the eggs soft and creamy while adding plenty of staying power. The Swiss chard cooks down into the bake without overpowering it, which makes this a good option for families who are still learning to love leafy greens. This recipe is part of the Swift River CrossFit x Davis Natural Produce partnership, where I’m sharing practical ways to use fresh, seasonal vegetables in everyday meals. You can grab fresh, organic, locally grown produce from Davis Natural Produce...Read more

Our summer partnership with Davis Natural Produce is back for our third season! Our veggie focus this week is kale! You can grab the freshest, organic local veggies (including the kale) from Davis Natural Produce at IME in North Conway M-F 10a-6p, or at Tuckermans Brewery on Fridays from 4-6:30pm. There are some recipes that disappear from the bowl before you’ve even had a chance to grab seconds. This Kale Orzo Salad is one of them. It is also incredibly versatile and can be used with many combinations of fruit or veggies. This version is packed with sweet apples, creamy goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, tender kale, and perfectly cooked orzo. Then everything gets tossed in a bright maple Dijon vinaigrette with one ingredient that completely takes it over the top—a generous splash of pomegranate balsamic from the North Conway Olive Oil Company. The result is fresh, hearty, a little...Read more

The Fall Foliage Fitness Classic is more than just a workout competition—it’s one of the most unique fitness events in New Hampshire. Hosted in Conway, NH, in the heart of the White Mountains, the event combines challenging workouts, community, and one of the most beautiful times of year in New England. Athletes travel from across New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to compete while experiencing peak fall foliage. Unlike many larger competitions, the Fall Foliage Fitness Classic is specifically designed to be welcoming to everyday athletes. Whether you’re an experienced competitor or looking for your first CrossFit competition in New England, you’ll find divisions that allow you to compete alongside athletes with similar abilities. For many competitors, the event becomes an annual tradition—combining a weekend in North Conway with a chance to challenge themselves alongside friends and training partners. A Perfect Weekend in the White Mountains One...Read more