One of my most favorite things to purchase while on Orcas is fresh blueberries! They are local, fresh, beautiful and dependably perfect. Exactly what I always hope blueberries will taste like – but rarely do in OK. So you can imagine my delight when I …
Pickles!! Pickles!! Pickles!! Three cheers for pickles! If you have been following me on Instagram or Facebook you may have seen some of my pictures, hinting at this TotW. I am in love with this tip for a few reasons:
I have a deep love for meatballs – if you haven’t already noticed! Each one is adaptable to any flavor profile, can be crammed full of various veggies & can made low-carb & low-fat. In addition to all of those great reasons – homemade meatballs …
This simple side-dish is a perfect addition to any meal. Rich, velvety & flavorful, it really tastes like it should be much harder to make than it is. It tastes so much like a creamy slow-cooked risotto — I can’t help but call it “Faux-sotto”. No …
As far as food traditions go, this one ranks right up there! If there is a family gathering, a birthday, a reason to celebrate — or just because, chances are — this cake will be there.
My tomato plants are beginning to produce a steady supply of tasty heirloom beauties – and they are delicious!
I have been silent most of this week. One reason for my little pause is simply because I had tricky wi-fi while on our week long vacay at the lake. But even as the wi-fi cooperated in spurts, a deep knot in my chest has …
I love lentils – they can take on any flavor profile perfectly. They can be served cold or warm. They are simple to prepare, inexpensive, heart healthy, vitamin rich & filling. The key to working with lentils is to pay attention to the texture changes …
This week’s Tip of the Week is also my 100th post!! To celebrate this achievement, I am giving away a set of 3 handmade, crocheted dish clothes. These dish clothes are cute but also get the “job done” better than any others I have found. …
Have you ever heard of “salmon jerky’? If not, let me give you a quick description: it’s sweet, salty & slightly dehydrated ((but still moist)) salmon fillets. I get mine from the seafood case at Whole Foods, where they make it themselves!! This particular salmon …
This simple recipe uses just a few ingredients & some quick steps to create a delicious mouthful of candy that will remind you of a famous candy bar…any guesses which candy bar??
A few nights ago we had the most delicious meal! It wasn’t just delicious – it was so simple, very little prep work (like 2.44 minutes of prep!!) and few ingredients. All of these factors combine to put this recipe on permanent meal rotation status …