It can be a challenge to use all of the veggies in your fridge before they go bad. I know it is for me! This summer, our CSA and garden have been keeping my fridge stocked with fresh veggies. But, even before we were CSA members and had a garden, I couldn’t resist the temptation of…
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Country Bob’s for Labor Day Grilling
The end of the summer is upon us, and Labor Day is right around the corner. When I think of Labor Day, I think of picnics, and more importantly, grilling. So, I thought I would share a new product with you that may take some of the labor out of your Labor Day picnic! In…
Friday Favorites – Episode 23
This week’s Friday Favorites have a definite theme – baking. And honestly, what’s wrong with that? I apologize to those of you who may be on a diet or watching what you eat. However, I am a firm believer in eating what you want – in moderation. While I am definitely not a runway model,…
Daring Bakers August: Mini Dobos Tortas
The August 2009 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Angela of A Spoonful of Sugar and Lorraine of Not Quite Nigella. They chose the spectacular Dobos Torte based on a recipe from Rick Rodgers’ cookbook Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Caffés of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague. This month’s Daring Bakers post will prove to…
Cranberry Coconut Granola Bars
I may never buy a store-bought granola bar ever again. Seriously. This month’s Pre-Made Our Way Challenge was to make homemade granola bars. I enjoy the PMOW challenge each month because it’s fairly relaxed – no strict rules, recipe variations allowed, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the Daring Bakers, too (more about that…
Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Fajitas
I don’t know if it has been the heat or just lack of enthusiasm on my part, but I have been having trouble figuring out what to cook lately. I think part of it is the fact that everything I want to eat doesn’t register real well with trying to eat healthy, and the healthy…
Baked Seafood and Lemon Herb Pasta
You may be wondering, “What’s special about baked seafood?” and rightfully so. I like to try new ingredients when I cook, but seafood is one thing that terrifies me in the kitchen. So, the special thing about this dish is that I managed to make a respectable seafood dish for dinner – one that both…
Friday Favorites – Episode 22
Happy (finally) Friday! Don’t you hate those weeks when you keep thinking that it’s later in the week than it really is? All day on Wednesday, I kept thinking it was Thursday. I almost got started writing my Friday Favorites when I was rudely awakened to the fact that it was only Wednesday. Anyway, now it…
Grilled Eggplant and Squash Casserole
I have a bit of a confession to make – I don’t really like the summer. I would love to live in a place where spring lasts until July and then turns instantly into fall. I’m just not a big fan of hot and sticky weather… I’m more of a jeans and sweater girl. That said,…
Reeni’s Lime Banana Coconut Cake and Q&A
Sit down… Have a slice of cake! Believe me, you need to try this delicious Lime Banana Coconut Cake from Reeni @ Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice. I hosted the Blogger Secret Ingredient challenge two weeks ago, and Reeni’s cake was the winning recipe. In addition to some cute prep bowls and a lime colored…
