In two short weeks both of my kids will fly the coop and nestle themselves in the backwoods of Main for 7 weeks of sleepaway camp. Lucky for me, I still do love my husband and I still cherish our time together. I'm looking to these next few weeks as an opportunity to share quality time and experiences and conversation that are otherwise robbed from us when we're in the throws of parenthood. Additionally, I'm looking forward to some no bake recipes, and others that I know for certain, one or both of my kids might not eat. For a simple … [Read more...]
Blueberry Cucumber Feta Salad
June 27, 2016 By 2 Comments
This weekend we were entertaining guests and I wanted to have some lunch options that weren't dependent on sliced meats or grill meats. I was fixated on summer salads- light, refreshing, with a surprise burst of fruit to boot. The Blueberry Cucumber Salad was a hit! Blueberries always have a reserved spot in our refrigerator shelf because, in addition to their sweet, delectable flavor and visual appeal, they are jam-packed with good nutrition too! Virtually fat free, they’re a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C and an excellent … [Read more...]
Mango, Avocado and Black Bean Salad
June 18, 2015 By Leave a Comment
My prerequisites for a summertime salad are: it must be easy to make, it muse take little to no time in the kitchen, and it must taste light and refreshing. Oh, and bonus if it incorporates the use of fruit. This Mango, Avocado and Black Bean salad recipe is one of my favorites because it contains all of the qualities listed above. And, it's beautifully colorful too. We do love mango and try to get our fill during the summer either as a casual snack, sliced into pieces, or in our soup recipe, chilled Mango Gazpacho --it's a nice … [Read more...]
Kale Salad with Dates, Almonds & Citrus Dressing
July 14, 2014 By 1 Comment
Your meals for summertime should hopefully reflect the season: light and airy, bursting with JOY and supreme flavor. Or, at least that was my goal this summer for my meals. And, so far, I’ve stuck to that mantra. Since I have been cooking for one these past few weeks while my kids are off at camp, I’ve been trying to make dishes are equally tasty for lunch and dinner and can be served as left overs the next day. Last summer, we fell in love with the Kale Salad with Ricotta and Plums. I think I served it at least once a week. Yesterday … [Read more...]
