One of the things that makes this steamy part of the summer bearable to my family is the gift of beautiful, juicy, flavorful tomatoes! I hope you have access to them in your part of the world. When the summer tomatoes are in season, we showcase them many meals a week. Tomato Sandwiches: Our Favorite … Continue reading Tomato Time: Grilled Green Tomatoes & Simply Perfect Tomato Sandwiches
I don't know if you have had Zoe's Kitchen in your area, but it was a favorite family restaurant for many years. It has recently closed, and while there are other similar restaurants (Tazikis and CAVA specifically), which we love, they just don't replace Zoe's Kitchen. I asked my family if they wanted to join … Continue reading Greuben Sandwiches: A Tribute to Zoe’s Kitchen
I just finished reading the book on my Summer Book Stack, The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again. I highly recommend it. There is so much to ponder and a lot of wisdom in the book. One of the assignments that the author, Catherine Price, proposes is some self analysis about what is … Continue reading Spicy Rosemary Cheese Crackers, Summer Book Clubs & Defining Fun
Our family has the joy of participating in a produce partnership (CSA- Community Supported Agriculture) that is the very best. It's through our church, Midtown Fellowship. They have partnered with a local farmer, Farmer Wade, to provide a CSA and weekly sell affordable produce in a low income community in our area. So, not only … Continue reading Summer Time=Pickling Time
As mentioned in 2 of my recent posts, I have had quite the run with loaf making. This post is about classic artisan bread, or "crusty bread" as we call it in my house. During the pandemic there has been much talk about sourdough bread making (and vegetable gardening, and house projects, and many of … Continue reading Loaf #3: Artisan Bread (& My New Friend)
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