While many schools across the US have already started, my kids still have two weeks left and they’re trying to hold onto every last moment. August is one of our favorite months of the year for our family garden- it’s prime picking time for the heirloom tomatoes we planted way back at the end of May. Just this morning, we were finally able to pick the biggest, juiciest, most flavorful heirloom tomatoes—the same tomatoes that we have been eagerly eying every morning for the past 12 weeks. It might sound cheesy but, there’s no better … [Read more...]
Banana, Blueberry, Yogurt Bundt Cake
August 26, 2013 By 14 Comments
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 international 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 … [Read more...]
Grilled Kale Video
August 22, 2013 By 1 Comment
if reading this post through RSS, click over to site to view video 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! My kids are equally as excited to at least try something new. … [Read more...]
Chicken Quiche
August 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
My kids love egg based dishes I’ve made (calling them egg pies) so, I figured baking a quiche for a dinner would be a nice little shift from our endless nights of grilling. Even though you're using the oven to bake the quiche, it's light and tasty, perfect for summertime. This quiche dish is very easy to create and contains some short cuts to appeal to any hard-pressed parent trying to get a quick meal on the table. Rather than cooking chicken, just buy rotisserie chicken. And, instead of making a pie crust, just buy one that’s … [Read more...]
