Appetizers
Blueberry Jam with Mint and Lemon
I can’t believe it. Labor Day is actually here. It’s the unofficial end of summer, and as I mentioned in a post last week, I have very mixed emotions; I’m not quite ready to let Read more…
Appetizers
Fresh Tomato and Basil Salad
Can you believe it is Labor Day weekend already? Where did the summer go? No, seriously… I have no idea how the time flew by so quickly. Perhaps it flashed by because it was such Read more…
Beans
Warm Chicken and Black Bean Salad
I have mixed emotions about Wednesdays. Some parts I love, others I could do without. Take traffic, for instance. Traffic on Wednesdays is. the. worst. Is this a Boston thing, or do people outside the Read more…
Breakfast
Blueberry Pie Oatmeal
It’s officially blueberry season and I couldn’t be happier. One of my colleagues from work grows blueberries in the summer, and on Thursday afternoon he brought me an overflowing pint of freshly picked berries; let Read more…
Entrees
Wild Rice Salad
I have been on a major salad fix recently; it must be the summer weather finally making an appearance. From leafy greens topped with juicy chicken and creamy avocado, to quinoa mixed with black beans, Read more…
Breakfast
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
We have all had those mornings when staying in bed and sleeping an extra five, ten, fifteen minutes sounds way more appealing than starting the day. Unfortunately for me it has been happening more often Read more…
Beans
Italian Sausage Soup
Wow it has been chilly outside this week! Talk about a cold snap… I have some friends living in Northern Minnesota and it was -52 degrees with the windchill…-52 degrees! That is entirely TOO COLD. Read more…