Summer is most definitely with us! Hot, humid in Oklahoma due to the incredible rainfall amounts we’ve had. But summer also means lots of vegetables in season. Vegetables that can be purchased from local farmer’s markets, grocery stores – some of which carry local produce – friend’s gardens and even your own garden. So many yummy… Continue reading Vegetable Burritos
Recently I shared a recipe for a beet and orange salad that was amazing! Since it appears that summer is pretty much here, today I thought I’d better share another. After all, who wants to cook and/or eat super hot food in this kind of weather. I don’t! Really, all I want is ice cold watermelon… Continue reading Chicken Avocado Mango Salad
Seriously?! Yes, seriously! This recipe is just made for it! So whether you have a young child or are just young at heart have fun with this one, and don’t feel guilty for playing with your food! I don’t often post snack or dessert type recipes. For most of us the section in our recipe files that are… Continue reading Play With Your Food!
Actually I’m not sure if these salads are gourmet or just ones for which restaurants can charge lots of money! A new book came to my attention not long ago. If you want credit for pointing it out to me be sure to speak up, as I cannot remember who promoted it! Anyway the book… Continue reading Gourmet Salads
I have always enjoyed poached eggs. My grandmother used to make them for me when I stayed overnight. Poached eggs with plenty of butter and buttered toast on the side for dipping into the egg yolk. Yum! I still love them that way. What I don’t love is the cheap aluminum or nonstick pans for… Continue reading Poached Eggs
If you love avocados this recipe is for you! Because if you love avocados you need many ways to eat them! I’ve had this recipe for several years but I don’t make it often. Why? I’m not sure why. I usually bring it out for a special occasion when needing an appetizer. (That occasion arose… Continue reading Mexican Corn Salsa
It has been a few weeks since my last post. We recently got my son off to begin hiking the Appalachian Trail and a dear friend has had a setback in her health challenges. The last couple of weeks have been challenging to say the least. That being said when stresses do occur, even if… Continue reading Carrot Salad
