Believe it or not, even though I live in NYC and am within walking distance to many housewares stores, I still continue to purchase many of my kitchen appliances on Amazon.com. I find the site very easy to navigate and use. Whatever item you're seeking, with a simple keyword search, you'll receive myriad suggestions with product pictures and amazing consumer reviews as well. When I was purchasing my slow cooker for a writing project, I spent days reading the candid consumer reviews and rating systems before I made my personal selection. … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
Summer Fruit Dips
August 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
I'm amazed that some of my friends have kids who have already gone back to school. To me, summer is finally in full bloom. Due to the harsh winter, none of our flowers even showed signs of budding until the end of July. The corn stalks are finally as high as high as an elephants' eye. The farmer's stands are BURSTING with a plethora of colorful fruits and veggies that it's hard not to stop and simply take in their visual beauty and splendor. From August through Labor Day, my kitchen is usually stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables so … [Read more...]
Honey-Drizzled Watermelon
August 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Eating al fresco is a guarantee for us in the summertime. On the weekends, if it’s not raining, you can usually find me cooking at the grill and eating at the outdoor table underneath the generous umbrella. Another summer-must: enjoy the myriad seasonal fruit for dessert. If I’m not actually making the dessert, we head over to the local farmer’s stand to treat ourselves to one of the freshly-bake crumb pies that are beyond tasty. Our family fave: Triple Berry Crumb Pie. This weekend I experimented (again) with watermelon. Like Silver Queen … [Read more...]
Grilled and Chilled Peach Soup
August 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Even though I'm starting to get solicitous emails for Halloween costumes, I refuse, on August 1st, to admit that summer is ever ending. The farm stands are bursting with a cornucopia of fresh fruits, veggies and herbs. The corn is almost as high as an elephant's eye. The frothy surf is just a tad bit warmer. In my mind, summer is FINALLY here. To celebrate the season, I've been thoroughly enjoying grilling fruits and vegetables outside. Have you grilled any Kale yet? Watch my video: if reading via email or reader, head to … [Read more...]
