Summer Salad, Version II

Here’s a recipe for “Corn, Nectarine, Cucumber, Tomato, Radish, Beet, Feta and Arugula Salad with Habanero Vinaigrette” or simply Summer Salad, Version II. . . . → Read More: Summer Salad, Version II

A Borrowed Life, TLC Book Tour, and BPT Sandwiches

Once again, we’re on a stop for a TLC Book Tour. Welcome aboard!

If Questions of Perspective (my last book review) was irreverently spiritual, A Borrowed Life by Kerri Anne King shows a world of reverent hypocrisy, one that is rigid and stifling.

About the Book:

From the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Whisper . . . → Read More: A Borrowed Life, TLC Book Tour, and BPT Sandwiches

Bloody Mary Jam (for Jelly of the Month Club)

Jellies and jams make surprisingly easy gifts to whip up for the holidays. This is the fourth installment in a twelve part December themed event. Do you love a good Bloody Mary at brunch? Then you’ll love this jam. . . . → Read More: Bloody Mary Jam (for Jelly of the Month Club)

Diva of a Grilled Cheese for IHCC

Welcome to this week’s I Heart Cooking Clubs theme: Retro! Ruth has many retro recipes, whether it’s a recipe from a vintage issue of Gourmet, or a retro favorite from back in the day. We’re going back in time.

Instead of digging through my old Gourmet copies, I decided to go with two retro flavors: . . . → Read More: Diva of a Grilled Cheese for IHCC

“In My Kitchen” July 2018

Here’s what’s up this month and a recipe for Toasted Quinoa Garden Salad. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” July 2018

12 Weeks of Brown Rice and Salads to $800 and a Sexier Husband

Hmmmm….interested in our new healthy quest? Here’s our first rice bowl to start us off for a 2017 challenge. . . . → Read More: 12 Weeks of Brown Rice and Salads to $800 and a Sexier Husband

Mediterranean Medley Pasta Salad

I know, I know….this isn’t exactly a “Salad-a-Day” but I am at least doing better than I did last summer. Here is today’s salad, an easy and delicious salad full of veggies. . . . → Read More: Mediterranean Medley Pasta Salad

Roasted Tomato Soup

I’m in a funk….

Work has been busy but what else is new?

Although I have cooked and baked, I just haven’t felt like posting anything. (And if I am being totally forthcoming here, I haven’t cooked or baked all that much. Lots of sandwiches recently ’round here.)

Is it the weather change?

Am I . . . → Read More: Roasted Tomato Soup

Tomato Jam

We are picking tomatoes daily. Be prepared, dear reader, for lots of tomato recipe.

I am going to start out with the best one ever: Tomato Jam. If you have a garden, visit farmers markets, or belong to a CSA, you must have this book: The Preservation Kitchen by Paul Virant.

I have . . . → Read More: Tomato Jam

Oregano-Tomato Butter

Getting ready for the Fourth? Top your grilled corn on the cob with this great butter (or put it on burgers, steaks, BLTs…) . . . → Read More: Oregano-Tomato Butter