My Watermelon Salad

I finally broke down and picked a watermelon. Here is an interesting salad with watermelon, blue cheese, pancetta and basil. . . . → Read More: My Watermelon Salad

Surprise watermelon

DIY projects still taking up our time (and our living spaces). But, we actually have things growing in the garden! Enjoy this simple post with “borrowed” recipes. . . . → Read More: Surprise watermelon

Sangria Again?

After a day of remodeling and DIY projects, I threw together an improvised sangria for much needed patio time. . . . → Read More: Sangria Again?

New Foodie Read

I am in love with this new publication. . . . → Read More: New Foodie Read

Shredded Pork with Caramelized Onions

A slow cooked meal for a fast and furious day—Shredded Pork with Caramelized Onions for the crock pot. This is a great do-ahead recipe that you can let simmer all day long. . . . → Read More: Shredded Pork with Caramelized Onions

White Chocolate Oreo Brownies for Secret Recipe Club

Adding oreos to brownies? Oh, my! This is my latest post for The Secret Recipe Club. . . . → Read More: White Chocolate Oreo Brownies for Secret Recipe Club

Celebrating the weekend: Rosemary Lemonade with Vodka

This is an adult version—-both because of the vodka and the rosemary infusion. . . . → Read More: Celebrating the weekend: Rosemary Lemonade with Vodka

Bacon Jam…Are you kidding me?

After my husband ate Bacon Jam Bruschetta at our new favorite restaurant, I was challenged to reproduce it. . . . → Read More: Bacon Jam…Are you kidding me?

Twenty-seven pounds of tomatoes from the farmers market and a trip update

Channeling Tennessee Ernie Ford now: “27 pounds and what do you get? 6 quarts of tomatoes and and a big mess!” . . . → Read More: Twenty-seven pounds of tomatoes from the farmers market and a trip update

Eating Weeds

With no rain and excessive heat, our garden production is nil. We have resorted to eating weeds. Have you harvested any purslane lately? . . . → Read More: Eating Weeds