Friday-Food-Frenzy: Green with Zucchini

For Friday-Food-Frenzy this week, we're talking zucchini.  Ok, I'm secretly hoping if we talk zucchini then maybe I'll start to see some yield from our zucchini plant in our garden.  It's frustrating. This plant has flowered with no vegetable in sight and, it has crawled along the ground in the garden and grown so huge that it has virtually hogged any sunlight due for the basil plant, cherry tomato plant and rosemary bush. But, we love zucchini and run out to the garden every day in search of some new growth.  Our favorite Zucchini Bread recipe … [Read more...]

Friday-Food-Frenzy: COOL Dishes for HOT Summer Days

With the weekend upon us, and the temperature mounting, I scoured MyJudytheFoodie for some recipes that'll provide a cool relief to the sweltering heat.  For the week's Friday-Food-Frenzy items, you'll get to enjoy two very quick and easy side dishes that will compliment any meal.  We've dealt with part of the meal planning for you.  Just print out the recipes, put them in your back pocket and try them this weekend alongside your barbecue.  And, don't forget to write in and tell us what you think (do you prefer Judy's Cole Slaw with Grapes and … [Read more...]

Camp Memories from Generation to Generation

There's a summer place Where it may rain or storm Yet I'm safe and warm For within that summer place Your arms reach out to me And my heart is free from all care For it knows There are no gloomy skies When seen through the eyes Of those who are blessed with love (Theme from "Summer Place" - Mom's favorite camp song) This past weekend was very emotional. I traveled with my family to Maine for my daughter’s camp visiting day.   Maine has always held a very special place in my heart.  From a waify 6-year old old to a sassy … [Read more...]

FRIDAY-FOOD-FRENZY- Chicken Out

For this week's Friday-Food-Frenzy, we're all about chicken.  My mother's Chicken with Mango Chutney was her most celebrated chicken salad dish served on numerous occasions and featured in the Cooking Club Cookbook.   However, as I weave my way through her myriad recipes, I'm learning she often had many different versions of a dish.  With a quick substitution, Judy's Chicken Salad with Mango Chutney becomes Judy's Chicken Curry Salad.  Take away the curry and add some mayonnaise and some grapes and voila, Judy's Traditional Chicken Salad.  … [Read more...]