I took a deep breath, sighed a little, and was utterly content. It was dark, windy and rainy outside…but inside there was a warmth – a candle burning, its light flickering while the cool breeze from the open window cast shadows over the dimly lit living room. Sweet Z and I had just finished dinner [...]
A simple recipe for you today. Kitchen ideas have been running round and round in my head lately. One day grilled plums entered my mind. I wanted a simple, quick and fuss free dessert. The wheels started turning in my head…
Some days the thoughts in my head do not match up with the words on the screen. The letters are slightly out of focus and misaligned. Today is that day. If this were my camera I would simply switch it to the auto setting. If this were a recipe perhaps it would need a little [...]
There are days when the kitchen is just too hot. When the thought of turning on the oven is just too much! What to do, what to do?! I’ll give you a step by step tutorial on how I threw together a little pizza dough, fresh heirloom tomato sauce and grilled it on up! A [...]
Summer…that word rolls right off the tongue. Sweet, sweet summer. I tried out a new recipe yesterday – sticky balsamic glazed ribs! Note: there will be a few graphic photos up ahead. Consider yourselves warned!
Summer is almost here! It is so close I can almost touch it…only 2 days left for me until that magical and beautiful extended break. I was in the mood for procrastinating experimenting with recipes last week – yes, just call me crazy and silly. I revamped my favorite chewy molasses chocolate chip cookie.
As you begin to count down the days until summer vacation to the minute…something must be done! I have used this beautiful weekend to take myself back in time to some 2011 summer favorites while looking ahead to some 2012 discoveries! Lets begin!!!
There are times in my life where I want a beautiful black bean and corn burger. A little spicy, hearty, full of flavor, and grill-able. Grilled, you ask? Yes!!!
“Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.” Doug Larson Outside my window there is a drizzly rain, a cloud covered sky and cool temperatures. Just a few days ago it felt like summer – the temperatures were in the 70′s and the daffodils, restless from a long winter’s sleep, [...]
Summer is slowly coming to an end. True statement. I had something on my summer checklist to cross off. I wanted to put on my party dress and invite people over. I wanted to make fun and tasty food and share it with people. I wanted people from here and there, near and far to [...]
