Tomato Sandwich Faceoff

First, we started with one tomato slice per sandwich. But, it quickly became obvious that for these thicker rolls, two slices would be best.

Going into this challenge, we were seriously biased. We both though that the Black Krim would be the clear-cut winner. But, […]

Roasted Oysters

Once you shuck the oysters, it’s a piece of cake.

Roasted Oysters

12-16 oysters

8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter, soft 2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon or chive, finely minced 1-2 Tablespoon parsley, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, […]

Garden 2013 — First Tomatoes Of The Year

Biggest First Batch EVER!

This year our first batch of tomatoes was close to a full pint of assorted tomatoes.

Sweet, Richly Flavored & Delicious

The bright orange cherry tomato is a perfectly ripe Sun Gold. (The yellowy-orange cherry to the […]

Salmon With Pesto

Pesto, it’s not just for pasta!

Salmon, Pesto, Red Pepper Flakes

That’s really all there is to it. If you make the pesto from scratch, it’s even better. But, on a busy day, you do what you have to do. I always have homemade bread crumbs […]

Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles

Bread & Butter Pickles

I never can anything. I just don’t do it.

Some people are always prepared. I’m never prepared. You need to have jars ready to use. You need a good place to store your jars. And, you need to remember to USE what’s […]

Blueberry Cornmeal Snack Cake

I was shooting for something halfway between a blueberry muffin and sweet cornbread. And, I think I’m getting close. This was closer to a sweet cornbread with blueberries added. Those blueberries are dried wild blueberries from Trader Joe’s. (Love them! They’re not really dry. They’re closer to a dehydrated blueberry […]

Chimichurri Sauce

It’s grilling season!

This isn’t a perfect example of the sauce. Ideally, the tender leaves would be ever so slightly chunkier. But, that’s the downside of having a powerful food processor. Pulsing the processor as little as one second too long, that fine mince of tender leaves turns […]

Lobster Roll

Step one: Crack claws.

Step 2: Add condiment and spices. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3: Place lobster mixture into a topslit bun that’s been toasted and buttered. (Or, serve over a salad of baby greens for a healthier meal.)

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Green Pea Soup

In another attempt to keep it interesting for the left-over hater in my house, this soup is closer to a veggie chicken soup on the first day. Then, it turns into a richer, creamy split pea soup on the second. Cooking the split green peas for an hour or so […]

Black Bean Brownies

There are good things and bad things about these brownies. Let’s start with the good. As far as brownies go, they have a good dose of fiber. They’re very filling. And, they taste “fine”. But… And, this is a big but. Even with a hefty dose of cocoa, there is […]