I'm learning most of the roadblocks I created in the kitchen were mental roadblocks. I simply didn't have the confidence to try. With a little confidence (and patience) I'm not only cooking, but, I've moved away from my comfort zone of spaghetti and red sauce and I've ventured deep into unknown food territory. For me, it's been a complete thrill to cook with new foods that taste great and are easy to make! This summer, my biggest "Aha moment" was my discovery of kale. And now, my entire family has adopted a new favorite … [Read more...]
Secret Recipe Club: Peach Cobbler
August 27, 2012 By 11 Comments
Yay! It’s my favorite day of the month, I get to reveal my Secret Recipe Club assignment for August. I’m honored to be a part of this diverse group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets “assigned” a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases the dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I might not otherwise … [Read more...]
No Bake Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
August 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
I’m trying to hold onto summer as long as possible. But, inevitably, when we get to the last two weeks in August, I sense fall breathing around the corner. Luckily the weather on the east coast has been picture perfect, 85 degree days with no humidity. I’ve become accustomed to leaving the oven in the OFF position as long as possible. That means NO BAKE are the operative words when I’m looking for a dessert option. Yesterday, I worked with a new plant: rhubarb. Mom had a recipe for NO BAKE Strawberry Pie so I figured why not add … [Read more...]
Summer Skillet Corn
August 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
August always reminds me of the bountiful sweet corn harvest. I’ve watched many of the farms on the east end of Long Island transform themselves from barren dirt-covered fields to symmetrical rows of the lush, rigid corn stalks, jutting up towards the sky. Lucky for me, all of the farmer’s markets on the east end of Long Island have set up their “Sweet Corn Here” signs to lure consumers (like me) to check out their selection of ears. Corn ear pyramids piled high on tables decorate the stalls, completing the tail-end summer … [Read more...]
