Corn is one of the foods that says summer to me. Fresh corn cut off the cob can be transferred into tasty summer dishes. A simple corn saute is heightened when you throw in a handful of fresh herbs. This summer I have enjoyed having an herb garden. I love being able to walk outside, [...]
Cantaloupe, Red Onion and Walnut Salad
August 27, 2010 By 4 Comments
I discovered the recipe for this Cantaloupe, Red Onion and Walnut Salad while doing a little menu planning for a lunch this weekend. Since I was working from home I decided to make this for lunch today. With our heat wave going I love being able make something without having to turn on the stove [...]
Beer Battered Onion Rings
August 25, 2010 By 1 Comment
I never fry food. I might love french fries but at home I oven bake them. Then one day I saw a picture with a stack of crispy onion rings and that was it, I whipped out the Ipad and went to Google. Do you remember those bricks of onion rings Tony Roma’s served alongside [...]
Strawberry Mango Snowcones
August 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
Our hot summer weather arrived just as school is resuming. It took me all summer to finally try out homemade snow cones. Seeing these cute paper cups started me thinking of how fun it would be to make our own. The choices in flavors are endless with markets bursting with ripened fruit. Last weekend my [...]
Grilled Firecracker Chicken
August 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
This Grilled Chicken with Fireworks Sauce has become my go to barbecue this summer. The sauce is sweet and slightly spicy making for a delicious addition to your sauce collection. I made it for a few get togethers with friends and even used the sauce for dipping a few homemade onion rings in. We finally [...]
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
August 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
Do you love strawberry shortcake? These cookies are little bites of Strawberry Shortcake. I found these gems on another blog and had some strawberries in need of cooking. The fresh taste of strawberries bursts through each bite. They are from Marthastewart.com. They are best eaten the day of baking. These cookies would be perfect for [...]
Strawberry Hazelnut Salad
August 16, 2010 By 3 Comments
Web Design Case Study I just returned home from a long weekend in beautiful Napa where I had the Strawberry Hazelnut Salad I am going to share with you today. But first, let me share a bit about my trip. I was there for business but managed to fit in a bit of fun too. [...]
Tomato, Garlic and Basil Bruschetta
August 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I am in Napa enjoying the beautiful scenery while working. The vines are heavy with grapes as harvest approaches. This time of year tomatoes are fresh and bountiful. The Italian dish Bruschetta marries the flavors of just picked tomatoes with garlic and fresh basil. Roma tomatoes are commonly used but I have also used heirloom [...]
Bacon and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole
August 11, 2010 By 1 Comment
Free Seo Tools It may be Wednesday but it’s not too early to start planning next weekends breakfast. Weekends are about slowing down and reconnecting with family and friends. There is nothing better than a leisurely breakfast around the kitchen table. The smell of hot coffee brewing and chatting with those you love. I first [...]
Blackberry Lime Fool
August 5, 2010 By 2 Comments
I have wanted to try one of the “fool” recipes I keep seeing in magazines and on other blogs. Tonight I finally took action. It is a very simple dessert taking less than ten minutes to whip up. It is related to trifles and tiramisu, a combination of pureed blackberries and whipped cream. I cut [...]
