I find some of the typical “food blogger” stereotypes to be somewhat comical at times… It is assumed that I cook a gourmet meal three times each day, dream of the next time I will have a chance to dine on foie gras, and have a deep desire to one day make my appearance on…
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Coconut Corn Chowder
I thought I’d share one more vegetable recipe with you before the end of this month’s Kitchen Bootcamp challenge. My goal with this challenge was to encourage everyone to explore the local produce available this time of year, so I thought I’d develop a new recipe using one of my favorite summer staples – sweet…
Friday Favorites – IFBC Edition (Episode 63)
As you read this, I will be in Seattle for the International Food Blogger Conference hosted by Foodista… So, this week’s Friday Favorites will be a bit different. You see, normally I am an organized person… Obnoxiously so, at times. I have been known to show up at meetings with an agenda when I wasn’t…
Simple Skillet Peaches (WFMW)
When I have fruit that’s starting to get a bit over-ripe, I will often make a skillet sauce or topping. I find that it will last a week or so in the fridge (I wouldn’t recommend trying to can or preserve it), and is delicious on its own or as a topping for ice cream, pancakes,…
Nuts for Smores Bars
After going camping a few weeks back, I’ve been on a bit of a smores kick. While I have been known to roast marshmallows on the gas burners on my kitchen stove when cravings hit, this time I decided to channel my inspiration into these nutty smores bars. This was one of those recipes that…
Oven Roasted Tomatoes
I have no luck with growing tomatoes in my garden (with the exception of golden cherry tomatoes that grow like weeds). I get 100% full sun in my back yard, and the plants usually dry up and the tomatoes split before they ever ripen… Part of that may be my fault (do I water too much?…
Friday Favorites – Episode 62
Last week I wasn’t able to write my Friday Favorites post… But, I had a good reason! We were camping (and by camping, I mean renting a cabin) in the woods, and I had no cell phone or internet access. Honestly, it was relaxing to be offline for a few days. Now that I’m home,…
Spiced Peach Butter
You may remember that I picked 20 pounds of peaches last weekend. Yes, it may have been a bit excessive on my part, but deep down, I enjoy a bit of excessiveness in the kitchen… Especially when it comes to fresh, local produce! I knew that if I picked 20 pounds of peaches, I would…
Frittatas in 5 Easy Steps (WFMW)
I hope you’ve been enjoying my Works For Me Wednesday posts for the past few weeks… And, more importantly, I hope that you’re finding my kitchen tips and simple recipes to be helpful in your own kitchen! This week, I thought I’d share my formula for quick and easy frittatas. If you look through the recipe…
Peach Mint Salsa
Over the weekend, my mom and I went peach picking at a local orchard. There’s just something very satisfying about picking your own fruit, and it definitely couldn’t be any fresher! I managed to pick 20 pounds of peaches in no time at all, knowing that I wanted to do some canning over the weekend, and…
