Is there anything better than freshly-made guacamole in the summertime? I’m talking ripe avocados with some onions, cilantro, tomatoes and hot sauce. I now make fresh guacamole every single weekend and still can’t believe how much money I’m saving by not purchasing those over-priced tubs from the grocery. I’m hoping you’ve seen my video on how to make quacamole? If not, watch here, it’s way too easy: Last week I was making dinner with a friend and we decided to shake up our traditional guacamole routine and add sweet … [Read more...]
Chilled Corn and Crab Meat Salad
July 25, 2014 By 1 Comment
If you can’t get your hands on some steamed crabs this summer, try to find some crab meat instead. Many of my friends don’t understand why I squeal with glee at the thought of cracking open steamed crabs. Generally the complaints are consistent: that it’s way too much way for too little meat; they don’t like the smell of Old Bay seasoning, it’s way too messy (on the hands and the table) and it’s way too expensive. I’ll agree with the last complaint. Finding a cheap bushel of steamed crabs is impossible, especially if you’re looking for large … [Read more...]
Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
July 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
My garden is THRIVING right now and I have barely been around to take pleasure in the day to day progress. While it’s only an 8×6 plot of land, managing the veggies has been quite an adventure over the past three years. While my thumb is definitely getting greener, the zucchini plant never ceases to overwhelm me. Have you watched a zucchini plant grow in a garden? The tiny little leafed plant turned into a monster overnight; something resembling a plant from the Little Shop of Horrors. Every summer I'm overwhelmed and fearful. Last … [Read more...]
Amaize Sweet Corn
July 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Some of my fondest childhood summer memories were my car drives with Mom on late August afternoons. We’d search high and low to find the farmer on the side of the road selling the freshest crop of Silver Queen corn out of the back of his pick up truck. Mom would scavenge through all the ears, pull out pieces and prove to me first-hand that the higher the quality of sweet corn, the greater the chance of ear worms. Whenever I bothered to pay attention, there was also some message or lesson to be taught. In the end, we enjoyed the delicious … [Read more...]
