In summer when the corn is sweet and juicy, you need to add very little to make it perfect. This salad takes two classics, corn salad and succotash and melds them into one lovely summer dish. Pillowy butter beans and sweet corn are tossed with a simple buttermilk dressing. It’s summer and it’s southern. Happiness. [yumprint-recipe … Continue reading
More than a coffee cake and more than a muffin, this snack cake screams summer! Blueberries start to ripen about the same time that the waters around Cape Cod start to warm up enough to venture a dip. This snack cake is perfect for picnics, and also works well for breakfasts and for bribing kids into … Continue reading
When I was young and just figuring out that I want to spend my life cooking, I read a quote that said, “To be known as a good cook, start with the freshest ingredients and do very little to them.” The quote was attributed to Julia Child, although I now believe it’s a misquote of … Continue reading
Attention: In the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, many will go searching for true and authentic Irish Soda Bread. This is not that bread! I don’t get the holiday. I’ve made posts for Easter, Passover, Christmas, Pi Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and pretty much anything. Until now, I’ve never had any interest in recognizing … Continue reading
In my last post I promised you a new recipe. This is one I developed while trying to come up with a recipe to use the delicious Happy Valley Rewarewa Honey provided me by the company. It was delicious honey, and works well in this recipes. However, it’s a waste of good honey to use … Continue reading
I saw the cutest little squash the other day at the store and I knew I had to make them. They were Honeynut squash, a new breed developed at Cornell University, are about the size of a baking potato and several times sweeter than standard Butternut squash. When I saw them I immediately thought of … Continue reading
I like a hearty breakfast. Something hot and savory, with an egg or two and an endless cup of coffee. It’s a good way to start a day. As a good southerner, I grew up on bacon, ham and sausage, and I am still a big fan. However, increasingly I steer away from meat at breakfast. … Continue reading
Last month I went to my parent’s place. Of the many fun and summery things we did, my favorite was picking their peach tree. When we arrived, the tree hung so heavy with fruit, that the limbs touched the ground. Day by day we picked the ripe ones. By the time I left not a … Continue reading
I’m doing the summer thing. I was given a brief glimpse into the world of people with free-time when all three kids went off to day-camp for a few weeks. What did I do with my 20 hours a week of free time? Did I re-organize my closets, go through all the out-grown clothes in … Continue reading
This is my last post about Piemonte, Italy. As lovely a place as it is, and as much as I will miss sharing my experiences, it’s time to move on to summer in New England. However, before I do move on, I wanted to share one last recipe with you. This pasta is my version … Continue reading
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