Eating and living locally . . . mindfully . . . simply.
Earlier this week I posted about how rhubarb brings back memories of my grandmother; today I’m posting about how the smell of charcoal brings back memories of summer grilling. Sesame Garlic Glaze I’m often asked about my favorite grilling recipes. Truthfully, DH does most of the cooking, and he’s not one for using recipes. Basically he takes a hunk of meat and uses whatever spices and seasonings strike his fancy. But, I did come across this recipe for a sesame {Read More}
This Mother’s Day, I decided to make strawberry-rhubarb compote at the last minute to bring to my mother-in-law’s. I felt a bit guilty that rather than grow it myself or pick it up from the farmer’s market yesterday, bought it at the grocery store–along with some store bought whipped cream and angel food mini bundt cakes.
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Looking for something different to do with asparagus? This asparagus, goat cheese, and fresh herb bread pudding is a fast and easy recipe for a weeknight meal or special weekend breakfast.
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I think duck eggs are available year round, but I seem to notice them at the farmers market more in the spring. So I decided to pick some up and make a frittata.
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Mmmm, homemade ice cream. I remember the first time I tried it – I used raw milk, sugar, and vanilla. It was heavenly. More like iced milk than iced cream, but tasty all the same.
I love spring! Spinach and Swiss Chard are available at the farmer’s market, and so I couldn’t resist using the “Hellmann’s mayo technique” one more time using a recipe that features fresh spinach.
I’m sure lots of bloggers will be sharing Easter meals this week, so today I’m sharing an idea for something super easy you can make with the leftovers–split pea soup in a homemade bread bowl!
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When I posted about Hellmann’s Chicken Change Up a couple of weeks ago, I had no idea I was unleashing something in my kitchen. Since then, DH has taken that idea and improved upon it.
Growing up, freshly caught perch, bluegill, and crappie were a staple; usually beer battered in Drake’s.
