Cool as a cucumber…Cocktail I absolutely love a cold delicious cocktail in the summer. It seems that mixologists are truly becoming more creative with their drink varieties. Recently I stumbled upon what I think is my new favorite cocktail. At… Continue Reading
Since the weather continues to swelter us, I thought this would be the perfect time to share one of my favorite salads for the summer. With the exception of the champagne vinegar, each ingredient in this salad can be purchased… Continue Reading
Fresh cantaloupes and other varieties of melon are beginning to fill the tables at farmers market. Saturday I picked up a few cantaloupes with my usual bounty. I also noticed that the glorious fruit is a mere $1 each at… Continue Reading
Now that we are all in summer mode I find myself packing many snacks and meals to enjoy outside. One of my absolute favorite snacks to make for any occasion is hummus, an eons-old Middle-Eastern delight. Hummus is a healthy alternative to… Continue Reading
What a fantastic time of year! Berries are here, tomatoes are within reach, and now this week my good friend has shared her cherry bounty with me. How fortunate I am to have friends who share such gems with me!… Continue Reading
Like most of us, I want to feed my family quick, simple meals that keep everyone somewhat happy. Recently our weather threw me for a loop and got me wanting to make one last warm, homey meal before we get… Continue Reading
Look at that tomata! Well, not quite so fast. As much as I would love to say that I bought a basket full of beautiful, plump, locally grown tomatoes, it is a little early for those delightful little gems to find… Continue Reading
Wow! I think we are going to have an amazing bounty of local farm fresh fruits and vegetables this season! I went to our local Farmers Market at the Redding Civic Center on Saturday and was just delighted to see… Continue Reading
Aaaah. Summer is almost here.
Our wonderful farmers market has opened and I can sense the anticipation of the future harvests finding their way to my table. Continue Reading
Hey good lookin’ – what’s cookin’? OK, that is the most corn-ball greeting. But I find it truly endearing. Much to our teenage horror, our Uncle Randy used to greet us girls (there are three in my family) with, “Hey good lookin’,… Continue Reading
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