In category Blog Post, Recipes on  July 31, 2014 

I learned something new this week. Something so simple and successful that I can’t wait to blog about it. Because if you don’t know this trick, I think you’ll be equally as excited to learn it. That all hinges, of course, on whether or not you like asparagus.

One of my husband’s work colleagues i...

In category Blog Post, Recipes on  July 24, 2014 

I’ve been hosting a lot of company lately. My husband’s colleagues keep showing up to the house so I guess that means they like my cooking. Or maybe it’s just the well-stocked liquor cabinet...

In category Blog Post, Recipes on  July 17, 2014 

Pork and fruit are a natural pair. Like wine and cheese, pen and paper, Rocky and Bullwinkle. And when it comes to flavors, sweet and spicy are a remarkable couple. The kind of couple that clears the floor when they come to dance...

In category Blog Post, Tips & Tricks on  July 11, 2014 

I’m guilty of it. I bet you might be too. Buying too much fruit, not eating it all quickly enough and the next thing you know it’s moldy.  Maybe you have your own trees/bushes/vines and can’t keep up with production. Or you have a most generous neighbor who shares their berries with you...

In category Blog Post, Recipes on  July 9, 2014 

While visiting the farmer’s market last Saturday, I decided to try my hand at a veggie I don’t cook very often. Eggplant. This one particular booth had more varieties than I could even identify, so I picked up a couple of long, slender (and very pretty) eggplants to add to my bag...