I've been seeing posts out in the inter-webs with ideas of what to do with a bounty of zucchini, or bushels full of tomatoes- the end of the summer crops. This is the time of year where gardens are at that point... dwindling or overflowing, and gardeners are trying to discern what to do with … Continue reading Everyday, Everything Herb Salt
In my ideal world, I would prep for the week by making up batches of food to last several days: Cut fruits and raw veggies, make salads (cucumber, kale, chicken, etc.), bake bread, cook a pot of black beans, brew a gallon of tea, bake some granola or prep some muesli, stir up some muffin … Continue reading Sun Tea and Muesli
I wanted to share a few of my favorite things (some are perennials on my list and others are more recent). I have a hard time not sharing about things that I love. Some of you have already heard me talk about these things... see what I mean? A few of my favorite things are: 1. Podcasts … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things
Summertime and grilling go hand in hand. I love grilled food and find it so helpful as the cook, to be able to delegate parts of the meal to another person at an outdoor kitchen (instead of trying to share another burner or countertop). I also think it can be a great bringer-together of people, when grilling … Continue reading Grilling Tips with Grill Master Rich
This is a re-post from 5 years ago. It's a perennial favorite. It is summertime deliciousness! I believe that little things can make a big difference. It might only take a few more minutes, or a couple more dollars (or not any more $$ at all) – just a little time, creativity and intentionality, and … Continue reading Nothing Says Summertime Like Key Lime Pie (a recipe worth Re-Posting)
Next week is the last week of school for my kids and I am trying to gear up for summer. I have to admit that at this point in the calendar, after an intensely packed school year for me and my kids, I just want to sit on the porch, read books and drink lemonade … Continue reading A Go-To Peanut Butter Chocolate Blondie Recipe & Gearing Up for Summer
Sometimes it’s the simple things that make life enjoyable – like freshly popped popcorn, cooked on the stove-top on a summer afternoon! I have been loving making stove top popcorn. I used Coconut Oil one day and was impressed with the taste of the popcorn with just salt added. De-Li-Cious! (Not to mention that Coconut … Continue reading Corn: Popping and Shucking
