Spicy Baked Beans

Spicy Baked Beans

It’s childish, I know. But beans always remind me of the saying, “Beans, beans, a magical fruit. The more you eat, the more you toot!”. I always sang it at the dinner table when my mother baked beans. Even though I don’t sing it as loudly or off key as I once did, I’m sure [...]

Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup

Stone Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup & Mint

I enjoy thinking about food, especially planning food for an intimate dinner or a casual Sunday brunch. I lose myself in daydreaming about what I’ll make and how I’ll prepare each dish, from the prep work to the rotation schedule for when each dish goes into the oven next. So, with so much energy spent [...]

Cornmeal Griddle Cakes, Pancakes Recipe

Buttermilk Cornmeal Pancakes, Griddle Cakes

Breakfast is my favorite meal so it’s ironic that I sometimes skip it if I’m having a hectic morning. I know, I know … it’s the most important meal of the day and shouldn’t be overlooked, but occasionally it happens. During the week, breakfast is quick and simple, usually a bowl of cereal and lots [...]

Strawberry-Blueberry Magic Cobbler Recipe

Strawberry Blueberry Berry Cobbler

Berry season is upon us and I couldn’t be more happy. Whether you’re looking for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or boysenberries, the fruits are becoming readily available and at affordable prices. This berry cobbler is versatile and a great use of any type of berry or soft and juicy fruit.

Oyster & Shitake Mushrooms

Giant Oyster Mushrooms & Shitakes in Oyster Sauce

I’ve reached day six of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge and I’m happy to report all is going well. No one is starving and our meals are not a crazy combination of disparate goods. I’m also excited to announce you can read more about my EDF experience on A Mighty Appetite with Kim O’Donnel [...]

Bitter Melon & Pork Rib Soup

Bitter Melon & Pork Soup

Day four of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge at A Mighty Appetite and I am behind on posting (but fortunately, eating well). Not only is today’s post a simple and delicious soup, it utilizes a cooking method which I’ve been using lately and am anxious to share with you. It’s energy saving and easier [...]

Strawberry Cornmeal Muffins Recipe

Stawberry Cormeal Muffins

Growing up, we raised and picked our own berries. It’s one of the things I miss most about the farm, especially when strawberry season rolls around. This past week I decided to find a local U-Pick farm where we could re-live a bit of childhood. Fortunately, we found a great farm, but unfortunately we picked [...]