I mentioned several times that my daughter has been planning and making a couple of meals a week some weeks not every week. But I love when I don’t have to do all the work. And it is work to come up with a plan, buy the ingredients, take those ingredients and make it into something the 3 of us would like to eat. That … Continue reading Seared Steak with Spicy Garlic-Miso Butter
First day of summer means end of school for some, allergies for most, and BBQ season has officially begun. That doesn’t mean we haven’t fired up the grill several times already. When I plan on grilling out, I try to make sure that if it can be grilled it will be grilled. I usually complain how the asparagus in my garden is not producing, it … Continue reading Sirloin Tip Steak Bearnaise Butter
I can only assume everyone’s summer has been super busy and flying by as well. We have had something going on 9 out of the last 10 weekends. Between showers, weddings and golfing we managed to also be lucky enough to spend 2 weekends in Montreal and a also a couple of weekends up North. Last weekend was to be spent boating on Winnipesaukee but … Continue reading Sirloin Tip Steak, Asparagus & Bearnaise Butter
A couple of weekends ago my husband and I met up with friends of ours in Montreal for a nice long weekend. It had been many years since we have been to Canada and now that we went; I’m not sure why it has been so long, what a great city. Always something going on; so I was told; they have the most festivals. Well … Continue reading Easy Pasta Salad – Montreal Farmers Market
Who doesn’t need to use up some of the leftover ham from Easter? I swear the weather this weekend also helped dictate what I ended up making. It has been rainy, raw and just plain chilly, kind of like a fall day. It also helps that one of my favorite soups is creamy ham and asparagus. It is so satisfying, it is simple to make … Continue reading Ham & Asparagus Soup
My daughters last dinner at home before heading back to Japan was simple, delicious, expensive but worth every penny! She wanted lobster since she cannot get a Maine lobster in Japan and since we are true New Englander’s that is the only kind of lobster we like. Trust me I have tried lobster in the Caribbean on several occasions from Cancun to Anegada and several places … Continue reading Surf & Turf and Asparagus Risotto
I am just as guilty as the next for steering clear of everything green growing up! I was brought up in the era of having to sit at the table until my plate was cleared. I see good and bad in this approach. I still feel the need to finish my plate, which is bad for your waist line; good for making you try food … Continue reading Not easy being green – why do veggies get such a bad rap
