Good things from Cory's kitchen - and yard

Good things from Cory's kitchen - and yard Hello, my name is Cory. My day job is being a teacher, but I like to bake, cook, and garden.

I wanted to start a page where I could share the good things I make and/or help grow.

Homemade strawberry vanilla jam.When my homegrown strawberries come ripe, I put them with in-season strawberries from th...
06/04/2026

Homemade strawberry vanilla jam.

When my homegrown strawberries come ripe, I put them with in-season strawberries from the store and turn them into strawberry vanilla jam.

Not much fancy in this jam, it’s just good fruit, real sugar--not corn syrup, and enough actual vanilla (look for the flecks of vanilla bean in there) to hint at its flavor without hitting you in the face.

Soft and spreadable straight out of the fridge, this is a great one for those PBJ’s on soft white bread.

$6 for a half pint jar.

Message me here if interested. Happy to arrange drop off/pickup in Sterling.

Vanilla Biscotti -- Regular or Gluten FreeBefore anything else, I just wanted to add a quick note: I sell the singles a...
06/03/2026

Vanilla Biscotti -- Regular or Gluten Free

Before anything else, I just wanted to add a quick note: I sell the singles at 50 cents each, Marketplace doesn't allow for partial dollars.

After a recent test batch (and a thumbs up from my wife), I'm offering gluten free vanilla biscotti.

If you'd like (and it's a dollar less since the ingredients are cheaper), I can also make these with wheat flour.

Either way, this is one of coffee's favorite sidekicks. I make mine with real butter, vanilla, and just a hint of almond flavor. Then I top them with some sparkling sugar for pretty. They'll happily keep on the counter for weeks, but once you have one, I doubt keeping them for weeks will be a problem.

If I have some singles hanging around, I'm happy to sell them for 50 cents each.

If you want a full batch (about 24 cookies), I'll give a price break and sell the wheat version for $9 for a full batch and the gluten free for $10.

Each is about 1/2" wide and 3 1/4" long, though there is some variation (some longer, some shorter).

I can also customize the recipe if you have a particular flavor in mind. The traditional Italian version has a little anise and fennel seed, or I can add some combo of dried fruits and/or nuts. Let me know what you're thinking and let's talk options.

Message me here if interested. Happy to arrange pickup/drop off in Sterling.

Gluten Free Really Good M and M CookiesSometimes you want gourmet, sometimes you want simple (but still great-tasting). ...
05/31/2026

Gluten Free Really Good M and M Cookies

Sometimes you want gourmet, sometimes you want simple (but still great-tasting). Whether you’re gluten free or not, now you can enjoy the simple homemade flavor of a really good M and M cookie.

Just like the wheat version, these are soft and chewy, sweet and buttery, with just a little bit of extra salt to make you want more than one at a time!

If you don’t want the whole batch all at one time, these will freeze well. Pop one or more out of the freezer and let them thaw for about 30 minutes and you’re on your way to a really good cookie!

$22 for a batch of 16 cookies. Each is about 2 oz in weight.

Message me here if interested. Happy to arrange pickup or drop off in Sterling.

Sweet potato slips for sale. I have a bunch of sweet potato slips for sale, from potatoes out of last year's garden. I ...
05/26/2026

Sweet potato slips for sale.
I have a bunch of sweet potato slips for sale, from potatoes out of last year's garden.
I sell large slips for $2 each, smaller sections for $1.
I have ...
--Georgia Jet (regular old orange sweet potato, great flavor, good grower making large potatoes)
--White (don't let the color fool you, these are indeed sweet potatoes, they make medium to large roots, and are great for adding the flavor of sweet potato to things without the color)
--Purple (similar to white, don't let the color fool you, these are sweet potatoes, but they're a deep purple color, run for kids)
All the slips will come in water. Bring a jar or glass and we'll fix you up. Take them home, put them somewhere sunny and they'll root.
If you would like me to pot them up for you in soil, I'm happy to, but those will be a little extra money due to the extra work and time.
Message me here or text my cell at 303-217-6782 if interested.
First come first-served, and I can't do holds

Summer Berry PieNow that some good berries are starting to appear in the stores, it's time to celebrate the return of Sp...
05/26/2026

Summer Berry Pie
Now that some good berries are starting to appear in the stores, it's time to celebrate the return of Spring and Summer.
I can't think of a better way than my 9" Summer Berry Pie.
I start off with a homemade graham cracker crust. If you're gluten free, I can make this pie gluten free by using gluten free graham crackers. As a matter of fact, the pie in the picture is gluten free.
I use three different berries in the pie: blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Some of them I leave whole, some I puree and cook gently to make a soft base underneath the whole fruits.
Before topping, I toss the berries with some melted preserves to give them a little extra sweetness and a beautiful gloss.
I have some disposable 9" pans, but I am happy to make this pie in your pie pans as long as they're oven safe.
I can also adjust the ratios of berries and/or omit some if you prefer one type more than another.
$27 for the whole pie which will comfortably feed 7 - 8 adults, especially if you serve it with some billows of whipped cream on top.
If you want gluten free, the grahams are a little more expensive so there is a $6 up charge.
Happy to arrange pickup or drop off here in Sterling. Message me here if interested!

Charred Onion RelishThis has got to be one of my more popular items (the other is raspberry bars). If you like it, you ...
05/22/2026

Charred Onion Relish

This has got to be one of my more popular items (the other is raspberry bars). If you like it, you might consider buying two, because when it’s gone for the season, it’s gone.

I start with red onions and char them in the oven. When I say char, I mean it. I go til there are blackened spots and the onions have reduced down by about half. I then add chopped cucumber and spices.

It’s slightly sweet, a little hot, and just a little smoky from the char on the onions. You will love this on sausages, hot dogs, and burgers.

Couple pro tips? Make your own burger sauce by combining some ketchup, mayo, relish, and salt. Great on burgers, but also great to dip fries in! Or, for a quick dinner, cook up some frozen chicken strips, put them on hamburger buns with cheese, mayo, and a spoonful of this relish for a fast and delicious sandwich.

$8 for a pint jar, $4 for half pint.

Message me here to arrange pickup or drop off in Sterling.

Really Good M and M CookiesSometimes you want gourmet, sometimes you want simple (but still great-tasting). There’s noth...
05/22/2026

Really Good M and M Cookies

Sometimes you want gourmet, sometimes you want simple (but still great-tasting). There’s nothing elaborate or fancy about my M and M cookies, just simple good homemade flavor.

They’re soft and chewy, sweet and buttery, and I add just a little bit of extra salt to make you want more than one at a time!

They freeze well. Pop one or more out of the freezer and let them thaw for about 30 minutes and you’re on your way to a really good cookie!

$20 for a batch of 16 cookies. Each is about 2 oz in weight.

Message me here if interested. Happy to arrange pickup or delivery here in Sterling.

First of the non-typical spring flowersGot my first set of cactus flowers yesterday. From the buds I'm seeing, I think ...
04/22/2026

First of the non-typical spring flowers

Got my first set of cactus flowers yesterday. From the buds I'm seeing, I think it'll be a banner year for cactus flowers.

Got the first bachelor button too. I don't think I was expecting it, but man that plant is a soldier.

More to come!

Bird tracks in the snowNo birds in the pictures, but plenty of their footprints in the snow that we (finally) got on the...
01/24/2026

Bird tracks in the snow

No birds in the pictures, but plenty of their footprints in the snow that we (finally) got on the Eastern Plains.

I wasn't there to pin each track to each bird, but I'm fairly sure the heavier ones are the collared doves and the lighter ones are juncos--about the only two birds out in any numbers yesterday.

You can clearly see too how the activity gets more frenetic near the pile of seeds I put out and less so farther away.

Appropos of nothing, some pictures from last growing season to bring some sun to mid-Winter.:)
01/19/2026

Appropos of nothing, some pictures from last growing season to bring some sun to mid-Winter.

:)

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