Green Salad with Grilled Chicken, Pineapple, and Peppers

Or using up leftovers…Keep reading for an Asian-Inspired Salad Dressing for this grilled chicken salad. . . . → Read More: Green Salad with Grilled Chicken, Pineapple, and Peppers

Quintessential Bar Food (Remember those College Days?)

Nothing local about this meal (except the tomato and basil) but this is a great sandwich that I have adapted from my favorite old college hangout. Keep reading for a recipe for a “Fowl Thing” and homemade teriyaki sauce. . . . → Read More: Quintessential Bar Food (Remember those College Days?)

A veggie dinner with local (mostly) ingredients

What to do with all these fresh veggies? Throw them in a skillet with some fantastic chutney. . . . → Read More: A veggie dinner with local (mostly) ingredients

Trip to see family…traveling to another farmers market

One of the top things on our list when we travel is to visit a local farmers market (or two). We found a great one in Louisville, CO. . . . → Read More: Trip to see family…traveling to another farmers market

Rose Geranium Sugar Cookies

The latest Cook the Books Club post based on Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen. These magical cookie will make you wistful for “past good times.” . . . → Read More: Rose Geranium Sugar Cookies

Blackberry ‘Ritas for a Linky Cocktail Party

A perfect summer cocktail: Blackberry Margaritas. This is so simple you can whip up a pitcher and be sitting on the patio in no time! . . . → Read More: Blackberry ‘Ritas for a Linky Cocktail Party

Secret Recipe Club Post: My first mission

My mission (which I chose to accept): To check out “Love Veggies and Yoga” site and explore healthy recipes! However, I did find a decadent sounding one—“Dark Rum Caramel Sauce.” Any surprise what I picked? . . . → Read More: Secret Recipe Club Post: My first mission

Giant sunflowers, zinnias and a family heirloom photo

I think my love and fascination for zinnias comes from seeing an old family photo as I was growing up. I finally found the forgotten photo of my great-grandmother with her prized zinnias. . . . → Read More: Giant sunflowers, zinnias and a family heirloom photo

Making pizza from scratch with local products

Make the cheese: use the whey in the dough; pick fresh tomatoes (if you are lucky), basil and garlic…make a wonderful local pizza. . . . → Read More: Making pizza from scratch with local products

Forgotten plums

Ooops! I found a bag of plums in the refrigerator from last week’s Farmers Market. What to do? Make a clafouti. . . . → Read More: Forgotten plums