Our rainy spring has turned into a rainy and cool summer here in the northeast. Â So that means our pool days have become "ummm, what on earth are we going to do today?" days. Â Because, you see, I have figured out the secret to staying sane with the kids at home over the summer: Â you … Continue reading Honey Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Curried Chick Pea and Red Potato Hash
Does anyone remember that show "Ready, Set, Cook?" Â Basically it was a game show where you got a box of random ingredients and had to make dinner out of it. Â Some of the cooking reality shows use a similar premise now, but I liked this show because the professionals had to work with regular people … Continue reading Curried Chick Pea and Red Potato Hash
Honey Strawberry Freezer Jam
I'll start this by blaming the alcohol and the heat. Â And my family. Â Last week we were on vacation with my parents, siblings/spouses, and kids/cousins in Orlando. Â And it was hot. Â Like 100 degrees hot with stifling humidity. Â We went to Sea World and I nearly melted. Â Don't believe me? Â Ask my husband. Â I have … Continue reading Honey Strawberry Freezer Jam
Barbecued Herb Burgers with Grilled Scallions
I know I mentioned recently that I hurt my back. Â When I think about what the hell I did to it, all I keep coming up with is heavy duty gardening/digging up boulders, running, carrying around an almost three year old ... and then loading a box containing 1/8th of a cow into my car. … Continue reading Barbecued Herb Burgers with Grilled Scallions
Spinach-Laced Brownies
You know you are officially old when you are lacing your brownies with spinach. Â And also a major nerd -- because you have been contemplating how you feel about hiding vegetables in your children's food. Â And then writing about it. Â How far I have fallen. I generally don't like the concept of hiding anything in … Continue reading Spinach-Laced Brownies
Newtons Two Ways: Rhubarb Ginger and Fig Lavender
I am not a fussy cook. Â I have great respect for those who are, but I just seem to lack the patience and precision to do fine, detailed work. Â So, pastry chefs have my ultimate admiration. Â If I make cookies, they are usually drop-style rather than rolled and cut out. Â Any cake I make usually … Continue reading Newtons Two Ways: Rhubarb Ginger and Fig Lavender
Roasted Beets with Dill
So, I have decided that this will be the post where you get to know the real me. And it's a beet recipe. Are you scared yet? I am a raging hypochondriac. I like to blame it on my crazy mind extreme intelligence. I am like a real live database of stored symptoms and scary … Continue reading Roasted Beets with Dill
Rhubarb Applesauce
When I picked up our CSA share yesterday, I got another bunch of rhubarb to join two others in my fridge. We like rhubarb, so there is no good reason why we haven't used it. I guess between weekend travel and having no time to make a dessert (which is how we prefer it, obviously), … Continue reading Rhubarb Applesauce
Simple Herb Roasted Chicken
Although we are eating less meat lately, it is impossible for me to say that a simple, whole roasted chicken is not a delicious thing. First, when the meat is fresh and organic from your local farm, you will be astonished by how much better it tastes than its grocery store cousin. Second, it can … Continue reading Simple Herb Roasted Chicken
Spring Pasta Salad with Aparagus, Spinach, and Mint
One of the best things about belonging to your local Community Supported Agriculture farm (CSA) is how quickly the season gears up -- and how big your box of veggies gets.  Our first few distributions of the summer season are teasers. Just yesterday, we got eight sprigs of basil -- yet the smell was … Continue reading Spring Pasta Salad with Aparagus, Spinach, and Mint