A perfect summer salad or light lunch. But don’t wait for warm weather to begin enjoying this delicious recipe. While zucchinis are available in local markets and backyard gardens, it’s been our fall go-to side dish. Initially, I used Parmesan cheese/then found that Parmigiano Reggiano provides far superior flavor. What’s the difference? Parmigiano Reggiano cheese…
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SAVORY SHRIMP CILANTRO AVOCADO SALAD
Far from the mayo-laden dish of the ’80s, this far lighter shrimp salad is still super flavorful. The salad is brightened it with red onion, jalapeno, fresh cilantro and a light lime/olive oil dressing. Spoon your salad into a romaine or butter lettuce leaf, onto cucumber slices, fill up a cooked puff pastry shell or…
Jenn’s Granola Gone Nuts!
I follow a low carb/Keto style diet so this variation on a popular breakfast/snack theme is a perfect fit for me. It’s packed with nuts and seeds and is grain-and sugar-free with only a hint of honey as the perfect sweetener. Beware: it’s easy to make and even easier to consume as a stand-alone cereal/snack…
SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES
Are you finding that you have far more homegrown tomatoes than you know what to do with? Or simply want to stash away summer’s finest flavors to enjoy during the winter months? Move Over, Sun-Dried Tomatoes! This a far, far more flavorful substitute. My favorite recipe for slow-roasted tomatoes is Bella’s. There is only one…
Fresh Figs with Ricotta, Pistachios and Honey
Raising the Bar on Heavenly. Do not miss this truly delicious/super simple/spectacularly beautiful dessert! Many thanks to Nacole for sharing both the dish as well as the recipe. Note that there are only five ingredients. The focus is simply savoring this short-lived seasonal fruit. Figs are stuffed with ricotta, drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with…
DO NOT MISS THIS INTERVIEW.
Professor Kimberly Prather, PhD, Distinguished Chair in Atmospheric Chemistry at UC San Diego shares the science behind aerosols and the related advice associated with COVID-19. Very well done. Possibly some new info for you, too. Worth sharing with all you know. Clearly, we have to work together to push past this virus.
Mother’s Day Memories
A flurry of flowers: when too much is just enough! Looking back and enjoying other Mother’s Days while appreciating the ongoing gift that motherhood brings. Being a mom has been and continues to be beyond expectations. And I’m so proud of/delighted with who my kids have become. Mother’s Day is a celebration for both sides…
Endless Scents and Sizes!
Imagine a happy flower that loves to grow, drama free. For me, that would be one of the many David Austin roses. They have, for the most part, performed reliably, had vigorous growth, and were disease-resistant with a prolific season-long bloom. And the fragrance? Phenomenal. If asked to pick just one David Austin rose, I’d…
Navigating The Pandemic as a Parent
Covid-19 has upended family life around the world. Amid coronavirus fears, school closures and shelter-in-place mandates, millions of moms and dads have started spending a lot more time with their kids, in new roles. And it’s NOT easy. Here’s a perspective worth sharing with all you know who are in the midst of figuring out…
Roasted Chicken with Spicy Herbed Olivada
When your mind, body and soul crave the cozy comfort and the familiar smell of a chicken roasting in the oven, this dish could hit the spot, particularly if you’re a big fan of olives. This one of our family favorites. Super moist and flavorful, I surround the whole chicken with halved potatoes, chunked carrots…