a quick and easy marinade
throwing things together in a skillet is possibly one of my favorite things to do. i can sit in my kitchen for hours and think about what goes… Read More »
fun things to do with apricots and balsamic vinegar
i love anything dried fruit. i do. especially apricots. the ones from california. sweet. plump. goldeny orange in color, i like things with color. i can eat them… Read More »

blueberry cake
we went blueberry picking (clears throat). take me on a weekend away and i will find a pick your own whatever. i spot them from miles away. i… Read More »

summer market pasta
it’s that time of year. you know, when your tomatoes are ripening and the farmers market has everything you would need to create that perfect summer meal. we… Read More »

Black Quinoa and Kale Salad with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette
i envisioned summer being some what different. i dreamed about sunny warm days at the pool. walking through the farmers market hand in hand with my kids. lazy… Read More »

summer fruit salad with mint and lime
one of my favorite things about summer is fruit. peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, plums and apricots of all colors and shapes…i could go on and on. i could,… Read More »

tradition, bloggers & my nana’s cucumber salad
food in our house growing up was always based on tradition. it was mostly all about nana. nana was one of those people who influenced almost all of… Read More »

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 »