I'm amazed that some of my friends have kids who have already gone back to school. To me, summer is finally in full bloom. Due to the harsh winter, none of our flowers even showed signs of budding until the end of July. The corn stalks are finally as high as high as an elephants' eye. The farmer's stands are BURSTING with a plethora of colorful fruits and veggies that it's hard not to stop and simply take in their visual beauty and splendor. From August through Labor Day, my kitchen is usually stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables so … [Read more...]
Honey-Drizzled Watermelon
August 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Eating al fresco is a guarantee for us in the summertime. On the weekends, if it’s not raining, you can usually find me cooking at the grill and eating at the outdoor table underneath the generous umbrella. Another summer-must: enjoy the myriad seasonal fruit for dessert. If I’m not actually making the dessert, we head over to the local farmer’s stand to treat ourselves to one of the freshly-bake crumb pies that are beyond tasty. Our family fave: Triple Berry Crumb Pie. This weekend I experimented (again) with watermelon. Like Silver Queen … [Read more...]
Grilled and Chilled Peach Soup
August 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Even though I'm starting to get solicitous emails for Halloween costumes, I refuse, on August 1st, to admit that summer is ever ending. The farm stands are bursting with a cornucopia of fresh fruits, veggies and herbs. The corn is almost as high as an elephant's eye. The frothy surf is just a tad bit warmer. In my mind, summer is FINALLY here. To celebrate the season, I've been thoroughly enjoying grilling fruits and vegetables outside. Have you grilled any Kale yet? Watch my video: if reading via email or reader, head to … [Read more...]
Chicken Fesenjan
July 30, 2014 By Leave a Comment
My son has an insatiable desire to learn everything he can about the world; mainly about other countries. Although he hasn’t formally taken a US History course, he’s already decided that US History is boring because “it’s too new.” He’s 9. At this point, he knows more than I do about world geography and facts (but he himself doesn’t know this thanks to the speed and accuracy of my secret Google searches when his back is turned). He reads the old-school atlas my father gave to him and he insisted he go off to sleep away camp with one of … [Read more...]
