simple, easy and fast israeli couscous
couscous is one of our favorites. it’s a common side dish in our house. everyone enjoys it. i like to keep it simple. very simple. a couple herbs,… Read More »
strawberry shortcake trifle
summer and baking…no. not me (um, well, baking anytime of year, no). this though, this is something that can be thrown together fast…ish… let’s get serious for a… Read More »
not your kiddies mac & cheese
this is not your kiddies mac and cheese folks… this is for all of you who look at a box of mac and cheese and think…really? why must… Read More »
salads for the 4th
every time the 4th rolls around i think about this movie…you know the one right? dazed and confused…i just love jason london (oh and matthew mcconaughey). every year… Read More »
the fried pickle
fried pickles… some of you might say ewww… and the rest of you might be like oooohhhhhhh! i guess you have to like pickles….and fried stuff. or both… Read More »
grilled peach salsa
during the summer i tend to over buy fruit. i can’t help myself. it all looks so good. so ripe, so fresh, it’s just like magic. the fruit,… Read More »
cardamom iced coffee
happy monday…for many of you that means your kids are in camp, for me…it means i have one week left till it starts. one week. one more week… Read More »
garlic scape pesto
oh summer…oh 110 degree days in NY (ok, maybe it’s not 110 but it sure feels like it, especially when your AC fan blows up)…oh AC man, how… Read More »
beet, sweet potato and goat cheese salad
salads and summer go hand in hand…at least they do here. we live on salad during the summer. they accompany us to picnics, they join us at the… Read More »
the winners…flowers and food
it’s friday and you know what that means…the bag giveaway is over. thank you all for entering, it was very exciting. for the next couple of weeks you… Read More »