A Little Recognition
I am impatient girl with high expectations for myself. Yes, a deadly combination, I know. But as I think about that now, it’s probably a typical personality trait of most chefs. When I started this blog, I wanted instant success and…
How to Make Basic Marinara Sauce
Simple recipe for making homemade marinara sauce from scratch using fresh tomatoes.
Food in Hoi An Vietnam, Days 6-9
Vietnam Trip, Hoi An,Days 6-9 Our time in Hoi An was very much a vacation-within-a-vacation. We spent the bulk of our time at the lovely Victoria Hoi An resort on the beach outside of town. Plus, it was ungodly hot and humid…
Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini Parmesan
A healthier version of the traditional eggplant parmesan
How to Peel and Seed Fresh Tomatoes
A simple and quick method for easy peeling of fresh tomatoes.
Stuffed Zucchini with Italian Sausage
Recipe for stuffed zucchini with Italian sausage.
Food in Hue Vietnam-Day 5
After spending all morning touring the royal tombs in the countryside surrounding Hue, we return back to town overheated, dehydrated and ready for a late lunch. We ask at the front desk at our hotel for a recommendation. They give us a…
Quick Mid-Summer Garden Update
This is 2 day’s haul from the garden last week. In the photo are 4 different types of tomatoes, lemon cucumbers, an eggplant, a zucchini, and a cucumber. Was the no-dig method successful? Yes, I think so. Did it work for everything…
Cook. Eat. Travel. Grow.
