Rosemary Limeade with a Kick

Need a refreshing cocktail to jump start (or kick) you for a busy week? This should do it, my friend. . . . → Read More: Rosemary Limeade with a Kick

Spiked Cherry Conserve

I haven’t been making quite as much jam this year but I have been trying out a few new recipes. This one is a keeper. . . . → Read More: Spiked Cherry Conserve

Smoked Goat Cheese with Herbed Spice

This is one of those revisited and previously posted recipes. Smoked Goat Cheese is a super easy appetizer, especially when you have the grill going on a summer weekend.

I originally posted the recipe here. We have tweaked the recipe a great deal and I think we have perhaps perfected it here with the . . . → Read More: Smoked Goat Cheese with Herbed Spice

Honey Cookies

I baked up some honey cookies to celebrate this month’s Cook the Books round. For our latest read we perused through “The Wedding Bees” by Sarah-Kate Lynch. . . . → Read More: Honey Cookies

Drying Cherries

During a recent Cook the Books foray into Robin Mather’s The Feast Nearby, I had earmarked many, many recipes to try during the growing season.

One of these recipes (or rather a “How To” guide) was dehydrating cherries.

I love dried cherries and can snack on them often. I love baking recipes that call for . . . → Read More: Drying Cherries

Pork and Veggie Stir-Fry and Taiwan Fried Rice for Food ‘n Flix

This month’s feature film is Eat Drink Many Woman from director Ang Lee. Deb at Kahakai Kitchen is hosting. I made two dishes: a Pork Stir-Fry and Taiwan Fried Rice. . . . → Read More: Pork and Veggie Stir-Fry and Taiwan Fried Rice for Food ‘n Flix

Massaged Kale Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

I have made this kale salad for the past three years and it is a favorite. The Hubs loves it. He is amazed that kale could be this good.

The original recipe comes from Eating Well and can be found here.

Massaged Kale Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

2 bunches kale (about 7 cups) . . . → Read More: Massaged Kale Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

Marinated Grilled Flank Steak for C.L.U.E.

I was so glad to find this marinated flank steak recipe at Kathy’s site. Trust me….this will become your favorite grilling marinade. . . . → Read More: Marinated Grilled Flank Steak for C.L.U.E.

Sage Compound Butter

Here is a delicious recipe for a savory compound butter that could be perfectly paired with all sorts of summer grilling recipes. Come along and check out the inspiring film for Food ‘n Flix that helped create this recipe. . . . → Read More: Sage Compound Butter

Picnic Fare for #Blogger CLUE

What’s in our basket? Smoky Pimento Cheese Spread, Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus, and Spanish Deviled Eggs. Want to join us on our picnic? . . . → Read More: Picnic Fare for #Blogger CLUE