C – Cherry season is almost over!! Already?! It just got here. I love cherries. But, I think I missed the bandwagon this year. It’s a shame. Now, I can only enjoy cherries when they are in season for one more week. So sad. Oh well, I guess I can … Continue reading
Category Archives: Snacks
Cinco de Mayo: The Whole Enchilada!
J — I always forget something! So, here’s a listing of all our Mexican recipes … just in case. I’m amazed how many we have. For the most part, they are from scratch and pretty easy to do. Check them out! Please comment if you have any questions, or need … Continue reading
Corned Beef Cigars with Red Potatoes, Mustard and Cabbage
C – I’ve never had corn beef and cabbage before. Luke was really surprised. “Really?” He said. “So what do you think?” My first thought was it was just corned beef and cabbage. I didn’t like it or dislike it. At first, it had a simple taste. But, as I … Continue reading
Homemade Salmon Gravlox on English Cucumber with Lemon Zest Cream Cheese
C – Luke showed me how to make salmon gravlox this week. I always thought making it would be really hard to do. I would be in awe at the grocery stores when gravlox were available. I’d usually get them and eat them with cream cheese and bagels. It always … Continue reading
Oysters Two Ways
J – Oysters are sexy. What a great treat for Valentine’s Week. Everything about eating oysters is silky, smooth, soft and delicious. They slide down easily in a wonderful rush of freshness, flavor and texture … one right after another. I can’t get enough of them. The thought of having … Continue reading
Big Game Sunday Menu Ideas
J – Just in case you don’t have enough already … Might as well add to the billions of pounds of sliders, wings, nachos, chili, guacamole, pizza, etc. being eaten this Sunday. That’s a huge amount of food. It’s a very human thing. Not sure about the mindfulness of it … Continue reading
Radish Chips
C – OK, I am back to being a healthy eater again. Chips anyone? Of course, you might know by now that I love chips. It relieves the stress in me. Chip therapy, you might say. When I am stressed I head to the chip isle. I have a particular … Continue reading
Fresh Ranch Chicken Wings with Garlic Chili Aioli
C – Football playoff season is in full force! I wanted to make a Sunday football dish. Nothing starts a football game party better than chicken wings. I also wanted to try something different. Maybe a swap of spicy hot wings and cool ranch sauce for fresh ranch wings and … Continue reading
Cranberry Chocolate Date Bars
C – I can’t tell you how much I have been craving sweets. I was on a low sugar diet for a few months, but I got addicted to desserts again when bake week happened. I had so much sugar. Too much sugar. Of course, I had to “test” everything … Continue reading
Baked Brussels Sprout Chips
C – OK, I have to admit, I have only been eating Brussels sprouts for a year. I have been avoiding them all of my life. My parents never cooked them. I would hear horrible things about them from people. Like, they taste like feet and they smelled bad. My … Continue reading