I love this salad! It is light and refreshing with a touch of mystery. What makes it so different? There are a few different things about this salad that are a bit different than a typical green salad. One, the “croutons” are made of fried pita chips vs bread. Second, it highlights flavors that you […]
Simple summer meal in a bowl Ahhhh….the simplicity of a good meal in the summer. I am blessed to live where we can grow vegetables all year round but I am very fond of summer veggies. Corn. I love corn. It is also one of my husbands favorite dishes. Since moving to TX we seem […]
As a three year resident of Fredericksburg, Texas, I have developed some strong relationships in my community and have kept a list of the perfect places to visit on a Thursday – Sunday trip to the Hill Country, otherwise respectfully known as “Texas Wine Country”. I personally know about 90% of the owners of the […]
I love salty things. Maybe it is more of the brine I love but I can’t resist olives of any type. Capers? Forget it. I can pop those salty bits of goodness in my mouth for no reason at all. How can you use olive tapenade? The question should be, how can you not. I […]
Ugh, not another squash recipe! Ok, I understand that squash can be done to death but i promise you this one is a bit different. This is a recipe for a new twist on an old classic recipe for zucchini and summer squash. I love the old fashioned Southern squash bake that my Aunt Beulah […]
I moved to New England from South Dakota when I was 15, talk about a culture shock. I loved New England weather (most of the time), the scenery, and the people but as I got older, my body started to not enjoy it. When the temperature dipped below 30 degrees, my husband Scot, a Massachusetts […]
This recipe has been in our rotation for the past 10 years. It became a favorite in the summer of 2012 and that was a tough year for our family. Tom Petty has so many songs that i love. When going through this challenging time, my husband and I decided we needed a theme song. […]
When you are planning a party or hosting friends for a long weekend, take a note out of Santa’s book and make a list! Doesn’t hurt to check your party planning checklist twice either… Also, give yourself enough lead time to plan your event(s) and stick to that list. Now, what goes on that party […]
Amazon has spoiled me as a shopper. I no longer have to wait to go to the store. If I hear of something, I search for it and put it in my cart. I do try and wait until I have a few things before I choose to ship but that is about all of […]
When you are planning a party or hosting friends for a long weekend, take a note out of Santa’s book and make a list! Doesn’t hurt to check it twice either… Also, give yourself enough lead time to plan your event(s) and stick to that list. Now, what goes on that list? Allow me to […]