Archives for July 2015

Gingered Sweet Corn with Lime

I want to hit the rewind button on summer. It's moving way too quickly.  But, one of the only reasons I look forward to the last month of  summer is for the bountiful harvest of sweet summer corn that adorns the markets, farm stands and summer menus. A meal in my house does not feel complete without the incorporation of ears of corn, prepared any way: boiled, grilled, roasted. Today's recipe contains a "spunky spin" on our family summer favorite.  The addition of minced garlic and ginger and lime to the kernels of buttery corn add a … [Read more...]

The New LG G4 Phone– Camera review

Some of my favorite food blogs are not only the ones with the tastiest recipes but, also those that have incredible food pictures. I am NOT a professional photographer, nor do I have a fancy DSLR camera with light boxes and a multitude of staging equipment to make my dishes look Martha Stewart-esque. But, let's face it, a crystal clear picture of a warm homemade apple pie with a fresh scoop of vanilla bean ice cream is more desirable than a dark blurry one. For the past four years, I have been using a simple point-and-shoot camera as … [Read more...]

Rustic Peach Tart

Summer is in full swing so it's only fair that we pay homage to the many succulent summer fruits that adorn the myriad farm stands. If you're trying to showcase your freshly-picked, ripened fruit, a tart recipe is the best (and easiest) way to do it.  I still drool over the Rustic Pear Tart I make every winter that was featured on the Epicurious blog! Technically, a tart is an open pastry case containing a filling.  In this particular recipe, your tender fruits are not just used for decoration or hidden beneath pie crust. Instead they … [Read more...]

Simple Summer Vegetable Soup

Today's recipe is from resident soup expert Serena, aka Seriously Soupy.  Serena is known for her soup tours, she has taught soup classes and has a catalogue of over 100 homemade soups. You can join Serena on her Soupy journey here once a month where she'll share her wisdom and helping demystify the world of soup.   Here's what Serena has to say: Summer is a terrific time to experiment with light and health soups. While smoothies and salads are generally the typical lighter summer fare, soups are also an easy way to get a dose … [Read more...]