Yep, it’s me and I’m here with another salad!! And not just ANY salad but one that is packed with all the delicious summer ingredients that are ripe and in season right now!! If you read my last post, I talked about how to make the perfect salad. Believe it or not, there’s a formula […]
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charred corn, fennel, and nectarine salad

preserved lemons
When we bought our house it came with a few foodie toys. We have an overproducing olive tree that continuously scatters olives up and down the sidewalk and no matter how much we clean – it does it again the next day. (pooh) There’s a strange looking and slightly scraggly fig tree that likes to produce lots of tasteless […]

Guinness beef stew
Hi friends!! Although I make beef stew on a semi-frequent basis, I can honestly say that I don’t remember ever making one with Guinness before. It’s not difficult. It’s just that when I’m cooking I always reach for the red wine bottle (ahem) instead of the Guinness draught. But as I saw St. Patrick’s Day looming on […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip




















