
potato salad
my family was big on bbq’s growing up, it’s something that e and i try to do often with our kids. during the week we all eat dinner… Read More »

corn, bean & avocado salad
fresh off the cob corn brings me back. way back. memories of my childhood flash before my eyes. did you know farms existed on long island? i am… Read More »

a quick and easy pasta salad
i crave carbs, one of my favorite meals during the summer is pasta salad. not only do i get the carbs i crave but the protein from the… Read More »

creamy garlic soup
i’ve been on a major garlic kick. last week i did really well at the farmers market. not only did i find scapes again but i also scored… Read More »

no mayo slaw
can i just tell you again how much i love summer. i love summer. i love eating light and i love creating new and exciting dishes. during the… Read More »

italian sausage soup
a while back i worked in publishing. i had an old boss who used to share wonderful family recipes with us. each day we would sit at the… Read More »

i poached my first egg
i poached my first egg. it was kind of fun but frightening at the same time. i’m not totally sure what lead me to poach an egg but… Read More »

cucumber salad
it’s officially spring here. we had our first bbq with friends and my dog attacked a groundhog. aaahhh sounds of summer, children screaming with glee and unwelcomed wildlife…. Read More »

corn & potato leek soup
we went out to dinner the other night, something we haven’t done in a while. to be honest, we were coming from a cocktail party and none of… Read More »

beef barley soup
the other day the chick in the kitchen and i were discussing a dish called cholent (beef stew). cholent is dish that is cooked on the shabbas. usually… Read More »