Ah, the garden is flowing with all kinds of salad greens. From arugula to Spring Mix, spinach to Romaine, the lettuces are all over. And you know what? Plain, regular salad can get really boring! Don’t get me wrong, I love fresh salad, topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, some hard cooked eggs and homemade dressing. …
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I never knew I could be in love with fish. Especially sushi. As a kid, I absolutely hated it. No, hate isn’t strong enough of a word, really. It was from the devil himself, it was the epitome of all things that were wrong in the world. Fish was equal to the tears unicorns shed …
A friend of mine cursed blessed us with a mint plant when we moved into our house 8 years ago. Naive being that I was, I planted it right into the ground…no pot, no borders, nothing. I thought “oooh…lots of fresh mint”. Yeah. I have since learned that was a mistake. Mint, or “yardus interruptus” …
It’s no secret that we love pizza in our house. We could eat it for lunch or dinner or both every single day. However, having just plain “cheese” or “turkey pepperoni” can get boring, so we are experimenting with different flavors and foods we love. After all, just about anything can be a pizza, right? …
Get to enjoy some of your summer squash early! Try these fried squash blossoms for an amazing side dish, or meal! When you get your seeds planted, you can imagine a time when you get to enjoy that full harvest. For many plants, it can take up to 2 months before you get to enjoy …
The humble strawberry boasts an amazing amount of Vitamin C (139% of the RDA) with only 49 calories per cup. It’s low glycemic, making it a perfect food for just about anyone. They can be eaten raw, in smoothies, salads, ice cream or in cakes and pies. Simple strawberry recipes that feature the red jewel …
This pasta dish is made withe fresh tomatoes, garlic, and garden greens for a treat all year long! It’s a quick and simple meal to make for those busy nights, and a great way to get green veggies into your pickier eaters. I used this as a way to introduce arugala to my family. It …
Not just for winter, Hot Chocolate is delicious any time of year! There are so many different ways to make it, that you could probably try a different recipe each day and not repeat them for several months! I think these are some of the best and easiest recipes out there to make and there …
Cooking is one of the ways I relax. I love creating new recipes, new ideas with food, and I can imagine myself as Gordon Ramsay one day. Well, minus the soccer background. One of the things I love to do is play with herbs and seasonings. I go rouge with them a lot, and often …
Aaah, who would’ve thought I would enjoy salmon? As a kid, I detested fish. Unless they were breaded, in stick form with lots of tarter sauce over them. You know, to cover up the fishy taste. As an adult, I knew that “hating” certain types of food is not setting a good example for my …
