It’s Empire Apple Time!

Super crisp, tart and oh so FRESH! They’re apple perfection.

Dessert Apples 1 apple per person

1 apple lemon wedges tupelo honey

1. Slice apple.

2. Squeeze each slice with the juice of a lemon wedge or two.

3. Drizzle […]

Pea Pesto Pasta

Warm pasta salads make a quick and easy weekday meal for lunch or dinner. Fresh peas and basil add a perfect bite of fresh green. And, leftovers are equally good the second day… warm or cold.

Since this is going to dress a very large bowl of pasta, […]

A Hike In The Woods

What’s the appropriate meal before a hike in the woods on a cool morning at the tail end of summer?

Bircher-Benner Muesli makes 1 bowl

1 Tablespoon rolled oats 2 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon Sweetened Condensed milk (or 1 Tablespoon cream & 1 teaspoon sugar) 1 […]

Hot Peppers, Onions & Tomatoes

My Sweet Summer Garden Tomatoes…

…we’re so sad to see you go.

Lovely California Wonders

We guarantee you’ll be back next year.

And, Tiny Yellow Currants

We won’t forget about you.

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Mexican Tostada “Lasagna”

I live with someone who detests leftovers. So, creative casseroles turn those leftovers into something new. Here, leftover chili and refried beans turn into a Mexican “lasagna”.

Yes, there were a lot of leftovers. Again. But, there were no complaints about them. They were eagerly devoured.

September 15th, 2011 | Category: Beef, Food, Mostly Healthy, Pork, Recipe, Simple Bites | Leave a comment

White Eggplants

Grilled White Eggplant

white eggplant, sliced on the diagonal olive oil fine sea salt freshly ground black pepper ciabattas, sliced mozzarella basil leaves fresh tomato sauce, warm

Preheat grill.

When the grill is hot, slice eggplant. Brush each piece with olive oil. And, sprinkle […]

Cantaloupe Sorbet & Fruit Pops

Normally, I like to keep the sugar to a minimum. But, I was in the mood for a sweet treat. So, I added more sugar than I usually would (1/2 cup). The higher sugar content also creates a lovely texture. This could easily be made with as little as 2 […]

Mr Stripey Bruschetta

Isn’t he beautiful?

…and sooo delicious!

Mr Stripey Bruschetta

rustic bread extra virgin olive oil garlic, peeled tomato slices (Here, I’m using Mr Stripey) fine sea salt (or smoked salt) freshly ground black pepper

balsamic vinegar, if desired

Cherry Tomato Rainbow

Another Salad?

Or Sauce?

Salad wins!

And, since summer’s bounty is soon to end. (…Or, slowly fizzle out) It’s time for a splurge.

Brown Butter Sage Pasta

1 lb pasta of choice (I like […]

Tomatoes Of Many Colors

Shades range from light yellow to pink to dark red tinged with black

After a weekend of salads, pasta dishes and popping tomatoes like candy, the rest went into one big batch of spicy jalapeno tomato jam. The level of spicy heat will depend on […]