The other day I made a great trade with my friend Anne. She would bring me some amazing tomatoes… from her Dad’s garden in Virginia. In return, I would make her some pesto! I brought the amazing tomatoes home with me today. I ate almost an entire one tonight! It was amazing. But first a…… Continue reading Tomatoes for Pesto…
Ok, please do not hate me for what I am about to write. As many of you know, I do not love summer. I hate hot weather. I hate humidity. I hate that I can never be comfortable in such weather. It has been hot in New England lately. Not as hot as it has…… Continue reading Is it fall yet?
Hi All – I had a sick day yesterday after heading to the doctor at 9am. I received a cortisone shot for my knee. I hope it helps. Quick question of the day: Yesterday I made homemade pesto. I need to make something with Pesto for dinner. What should I make? Let me know! See…… Continue reading A Pesto Question
Hey All. For as long as I can remember, I have been wanting to make a strata. I have had strata once or twice in my life. I have no idea why I always think about it when I am contemplating things to bake. I always remember the scene in The Family Stone when Sarah…… Continue reading My First Strata!
The last couple of days have been filled with some really good food. Mark made dinner on Wednesday night – a salad and some awesome Buitoni mushroom ravioli. I picked up a loaf of rustic bread. Mark made garlic and butter toast to go with our meal. Yum: I love these raviolis, just so you…… Continue reading Fantastic Food…
So, when it is super hot out what else should you eat but hot “tex-mex” food???? Hee-hee-hee. I was flipping through my America’s Test Kitchen cookbook, and I came across a beef taco recipe. Not only do you season all of the beef, etc. (no more taco seasoning packets – ever!!!!) but you make your…… Continue reading Taco Night…
Hey All – Happy Tuesday evening. Did everyone survive the heat today?? I was actually thrilled to be at work today in the air conditioning 🙂 On my drive home tonight I was trying to come up with a good idea for dinner. I knew I needed protein, but I didn’t want anything too heavy…… Continue reading What To Eat When It’s 102 Degrees Out…
Hi! Last night, out of desperation, I went to the market. It was a quick, and great shopping experience as my basket was filled to the brim with fresh produce! Now I just have to make sure to eat it all before I leave on Saturday. I am pretty sure I can do it :)…… Continue reading Yes, I still eat food…
Hey All – I’m back. Sort of. Physically I have returned from vacation, mentally I’m still trying to get back to my normal routine. Being on vacation for almost six days (who’s counting?? 🙂 ) was simply amazing. I loved every moment of it, and I wish I was still on vacation!! But I am…… Continue reading I’m baaacckk..!
Hello Everyone: I hope you are all enjoying a lovely Sunday. It is beautiful outside. Once I am done with this post, I’ll be heading outside to enjoy the beautiful day. (Does anyone else ever have a problem typing in the sun?? I cannot do it! I can hardly see the screen.) This week was…… Continue reading Lovely Day
Sugar and Spice 