Tables and booths are overflowing with the spoils of summer, one of my very favorites being juicy, tart blackberries. This Blackberry Almond Cake is a…
I took a trip to the farmers’ market this week and the bounty piled upon the vendors’ tables was a feast for the eyes. There…
Sometimes, you just want a really tasty salad, am I right, folks? Don’t get me wrong; I am wholeheartedly omnivorous. I love a big, juicy…
It’s my favorite time of the season again, friends: Peach time! Every year, I wait not-so-patiently for the local farmstands to put out their “We…
They’ve had the most amazing, rich, buttery, perfectly-perfect avocados at my local grocery stores this summer. There’s something so glorious about slicing into an avocado…
Caprese salad brings together some of my very favorite summer flavors. In fact, when I’m missing the warmth of the summer sun, I’ll even throw…
I can't tell you all how happy I am that summer is here. Not because of the high temperatures and oppressive humidity, but because of…
“Woo-hoo! Float trip!!” If you know what a float trip is, you know why I’m so looking forward to this weekend. If you’re one of…
Looks good, right? Well, I assure you, this Cowboy Caviar tastes as great as it looks. This simple dish is the perfect side or dip…
Last year, a friend of mine planted too many tomatoes and ended up canning over 30 quarts. Her small family didn’t use them all up…
Okay, so this Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Salad is the best kind of weird. It's got it all: sweet, salty, creamy, and fruity delivered within a…
Pearl couscous, Israeli couscous, or Ptitim, is a nutty pasta made of toasted semolina flour “pearls”. A wonderful replacement for rice or quinoa, this hearty ingredient…