I saw a recipe online for zucchini and I had quite a few to use up this weekend. I think I should have sliced them thinner and used less of them. Scarpaccia in translation means “old shoe” or “bad shoe” google said it references the flat rustic appearance. Mine wasn’t as flat as it should have been. I also am not a fan of my … Continue reading Zucchini Scarpaccia
We here in NH are enjoying a lovely fourth of July weekend! The best day of the long weekend was definitely the 4th itself in my little hamlet. Not too hot, lots of sun and a great breeze to keep the bugs away. I had a couple of ears of corn leftover along with some broccoli in the fridge. I also had some chopped up … Continue reading Sauteed Broccoli and Corn
2024 is winding down and most of my family has some sort of illness going on at the moment, we are all on the mend and feeling much better but I am hoping this simple soup will help them all a little bit more. I also love a simple soup that has great flavor and this one did not disappoint. I am also still trying … Continue reading Pastina Soup
Wishing you a meaningful and memorable Memorial Day Stay safe! I wish my garden looked like this now, this was back in 2017 so many things have changed since then. We had to move the flower garden to make room for more veggie beds. Since moving the flower garden I don’t even see any Phlox out there anymore, and if I did the deer eat … Continue reading Summer Garden Salad
I shared this recipe a few years ago. I am bringing it back for a few reasons. We technically into soup season with cool mornings and nights and hopefully warm afternoons. What better way to use up a few of the last veggies harvested from your garden. My husband LOVES this chowder and lastly I was crazy busy last week. My BFF KP got married … Continue reading Harvest Chowder
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I know it’s a little early for fresh corn around here; but it’s coming soon enough! We prepped the gardens but we don’t start planting until this weekend. We have had some crazy frost this year so much so that a few of our trees had their leaves shrivel up and fall off. Not sure what that oak tree behind the … Continue reading Fresh Corn Tomato Bacon Salad
Last week I needed a very small amount of quinoa for my watermelon salad. But me being me saw that there was a little less than half a bag plus a new unopened bag. In my infinite wisdom; why not make the half bag and figure out something to make with the leftovers. I do this kind of thinking a lot. Happy to report that … Continue reading Quinoa stir fried rice
Last weeks blog I mentioned that I was roasting some veggies for some meal prep ideas for lunch. The veggies I chose were some that I had on hand such as parsnips, radishes, sweet potato and I grabbed some brussels sprouts, beets and broccoli rabe. I washed, peeled and diced everything and placed them on a large sheet pan with a little olive oil, salt … Continue reading Roasted veggies with 3 sauces – lunch with options
I hope you have a wonderful day! When I initially share this recipe back in 2016; sounds forever ago I know but this is a fantastic salad that comes together very quickly and is great to share with family and friends. If you have a vegetable garden you probably have almost everything right outside your door. Back in 2016 everything you see here was … Continue reading Summer Garden Salad
I will say it is pretty nice that my daughter has been making a couple of dinners a week for the last few weeks. I love cooking but getting a little break here and there is pretty cool. I mean even if I didn’t write a weekly food blog and feel obligated to come up with something new for dinner. Making dinner 7 or say … Continue reading pineapple chicken fried rice
