Hi Everyone! Hope you're summer is getting off to a terrific start. I'm busy in the kitchen as it's not only the 4th but my husband's birthday week. Just finished off a double batch of my homemade BBQ sauce, put a cherry cake in the oven, a batch of vanilla bean custard ice cream in to churn (recipe coming soon), pork chops are brining and ready to smoke (also coming soon) covered in my homemade dry rub, and baguette is sliced for goat cheese crostini with figs and prosciutto. Whew! And it's...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Happy spring everyone! Doesn't it feel good? With two big holidays in the month of May, here are ideas for both Mother's Day celebrations and Memorial Day cookouts. Plus! If you have an air fryer, the next recipe I'm working on is a super easy turkey burger. Delicious and juicy. What else am I working on? Let me share... Mother's Day Recipe Ideas Whether it's breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a Mom's Day dinner, I've got lots of ideas for you. From pancakes and waffles to my mom's favorite seafood...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Happy February Everyone! We've got a few weeks before both the Superbowl and Valentine's Day, so let's dig in to ideas to make both fun and celebratory. If you buy those little bags of baby carrots, please read the short article I link to. It might change your mind. If you like to reduce your sugar intake (or watch your carbs) but still like sweetness, my favorite brand of monk fruit-based syrups has 15% off the first two weeks of the month. See the end of the newsletter. One last note - I...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from our home to yours! Hoping you had a terrific Thanksgiving celebration filled with great food, family, friends, and fun. I wish time would slow down so we could savor this wonderful season a little longer, but alas, it's going ahead at breakneck speed. And although it's busy, I've got plenty of recipes to help you feed your crew from everyday recipes to the holiday feast and New Year's Eve. A Holiday Dinner That Delivers When you are menu planning for a...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read
Since this month is all about Thanksgiving, let's talk turkey: recipes and things that will help you celebrate. This newsletter I'm sharing tips for the best feast ever, like dry-brining your turkey, fresh versus frozen birds, getting organized, and terrific side dishes to complete your menu and make everyone happy. Fresh Versus Frozen Turkey Personally, I always order a fresh turkey (no thawing required) but it depends in what is available at your market. If you buy frozen turkey, it will...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Happy fall! It's time for apples, pumpkins, cinnamon and other warming spices, and fall produce at the market. You know the seasons are changing when the stone fruit disappears and the bins fill with beautiful apples and pears. Get ready for cookng with winter squashes like butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squash. Also at their best is arugula, beets, kale and cauliflower, and lesser cooked with parsnips (great pureed) and rutabagas (good cut into chunks and roasted with chicken). Best Fall...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Happy May Everyone. There is lots happening this month between Mother's Day on Sunday May 8th, then Memorial Day Weekend starting Saturday May 28th with Memorial Day being Monday May 30th. If you're celebrating mom with breakfast or brunch, I've got a few recipes ideas for you. And with Memorial Weekend being the unofficial kickoff for summer, great grilling and outdoor entertaining is around the corner. Need Recipe Ideas for Mother's Day? Try These for Breakfast or Brunch This vegetable...
about 3 years ago • 2 min read