I remember a road side stand that would pop up each summer near my home in Richmond, Virginia that had the most unbelievable peaches from South Carolina. It would be late July or August before they would appear but they were worth the wait. They …
With Memorial Day in the rear view mirror, we are officially entering the summer season. Soon we will be picking ripe tomatoes, fresh corn and juicy melons from our local road-side stands, farmers’ markets and back yard gardens. It’s a foodie’s paradise! There’s nothing like …
When I was vacationing in The Keys, I came across this really yummy salad at the hotel where we were staying. It was so good I ordered it two days in a row. It’s very simple but it had some interesting ingredients that made it …
Wheat berries – who knew! I must confess that my first experience with these little chewy nuggets all started with Central Market in Lancaster. I always stop at The Goodie Shoppe because they have a wide variety of veggie and pasta combos (and a killer …
Falafel has been popping up all over the place and rightly so. It’s yet another yummy way to enjoy the versatile chick pea. Falafel hails from the Middle East and is made using mashed chickpeas with herbs and spices which are then formed into balls …
When I think of bruschetta I think of warm summer days…dining outdoors…with a glass of wine…and this yummy appetizer. Traditional Italian bruschetta is garlic that’s rubbed on bread with some variation in toppings. Usually it consists of tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze. I wanted to …
My husband likes to say “Where did quinoa come from all of a sudden?” That’s kind of how I feel about overnight oats. All of a sudden I’m seeing overnight oats – everywhere. My exposure until now has been the really thick, goopy oatmeal I …
Date night with my husband this past weekend had me thinking about what I would post for this week’s blog. We visited a new restaurant where I spotted a dish on the menu that was filled with sweet potato gnocchi. There’s something about those soft, …
This may be your new addiction! Crunchy, toasted walnuts and breadcrumbs tossed with pasta, mushrooms and peas is a great, quick meal. And there are no added fats or dairy (unless you top with a bit of cheese), but you really don’t need to. The inspiration …
Chili has been on the menu a lot during this cold snap! There are a million chili recipes and I’m sure you all have your own favorites. For me it’s all about a thick, rich chili without a lot of fanfare. I have made chili …