For the first time in many years, I missed strawberry season. Â In my defense, the season fizzled out pretty quickly this year. Â But the reason doesn't really matter when there is no strawberry jam to fill the freezer for the entire winter. Â It just seemed that between travel and schedules, I couldn't get a flat … Continue reading No Brainer Blueberry Ice Cream
Banana Pudding Popsicles
Maybe it's been the heat, or my lack of air conditioning during the heat, but I've been thinking about Jell-O Banana Pudding Pops lately. Â I generally believe that the entirely random thoughts that breeze through our brains are on their way to the discard pile -- unless we pay attention to them. Â Then they are … Continue reading Banana Pudding Popsicles
Pasta with Fresh Peas, Basil, and Mint
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that summer cooking is almost every bit as good as summer lovin'. Actually, I think it might be what replaces the thrill of summer lovin' when you get old and boring. Â Because seriously, heirloom tomatoes covered with olive oil and basil? Or fresh sweet … Continue reading Pasta with Fresh Peas, Basil, and Mint