Fresh Three Bean Salad
A couple of months ago a friend emailed me and asked what she could do with a case of canned green beans. Never mind why she had a case of canned green beans in the first place, I was stumped. Beyond…
Soft White Rolls
Soft white bread rolls adapted from an Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a day recipe for Soft American Style White Bread.
Garden Update; Checking the Yields
It’s nearing the end of the summer and I’m wondering just how much has my garden produced after all the blood, sweat & tears (and water and money) I’ve poured into it. So far, the results have been pretty good (see below). It’s not…
Hand Cut Pasta with Maitake Mushrooms and Squash Blossoms
Last week I was given some Maitake mushrooms, also called Hen of the Woods mushrooms, and immediately started thinking up dishes where I could showcase their earthy goodness. Sometimes simple preparations are best; good sweet butter, fresh herbs, homemade pasta all…
Coffee Ice Cream
Recipe for how to make a rich and creamy coffee ice cream.
Midsummer’s Garden Vegetable Ratatouille
Ratatouille Recipe; a fresh and tasty way to use up the midsummer garden surplus of zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes and peppers.
Some of my favorite recipes…
I’m on vacation this week and in my absence I thought I’d share some of my favorite recipes from the past. These are all “oldies but goodies” but if you’re new to the blog, they may be new to you too!…
Pesto Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes, Corn and Fresh Mozzarella
My mother and I are a lot alike. People often confuse our voices on the phone, we've been known to (independently of one another) buy the same shoes, and we share the same Sicilian temper which flares up on occasion.…
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