Kitchen Matters & Recipes
My son started sniffling two weeks ago and it turned into a full-blown cold despite my efforts to get him to bed early every night and feed him lots of nutrient dense foods. He was resigned to succumbing to this September virus, “Mom, there’s no point. I get a cold every year a few weeks…
I have made granola multiple ways from traditional to grain-free, with peanut butter and a salted dark chocolate version, too. It’s easy to make, which is great because good quality (key words) store-bought granola is super pricey and often too sweet for me. Two of the main reasons I cook as much as I can…
My friend Devon, the one who also gave me the recipe for my favorite Spicy Guava Tequila cocktail, served us these unbelievable giant Greek beans for dinner one night and I immediately asked for the recipe. Not only did Devon give me the recipe, but sent me home with some leftover beans, too. I stashed…
The only professional sport I watch on TV is football. I used to follow tennis since that’s the only sport I actually play, and I still occasionally watch a grand slam tournament. My maternal grandfather sat me down in front of the television one Saturday afternoon when I was about 7 years old and…
Thanks for waiting for me, friends. I’m back and taking it all one day at a time. Nothing else I can say at this point. I appreciate this beautiful community I have built here and the outpouring of love and support you have given me. No words can truly express my gratitude for your friendship…
I almost saved this recipe to post in November for Thanksgiving. You can certainly print it and file it away in your Thanksgiving binder, but I find that recipes bookmarked for Thanksgiving never see the light of day outside of the holiday. I never make stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, corn pudding, and many other…
I recently made this recipe from deep in my archives. It’s always on the summer rotation, but this last time I decided to tweak the vinaigrette a little to make it punchier – yum! Even better. And while I was at it, I re-photographed the dish since the blog photos needed a facelift. I thought…
Did you know August is national peach month? It is peak peach season right now and we are enjoying them in every meal, both sweet and savory. Peaches are my husband’s favorite fruit and probably in my top 3. One of the things I find so interesting about produce is how many varieties exist of…