Labor Day is coming up – a holiday that commemorates the workers who have made this country great. For many people, it also heralds the end of summer and the last 3-day weekend before school starts. So why not enjoy the last blast of summer with a great picnic and...
What’s old is new again – what with the uber popularity of Kale, Brussel Sprouts and Rutabagas. In years past, Moms could not bribe the kids to eat these veggies. A good example of an old but new veggie, is the gorgeous Lacinato Kale —- so beloved in Italy in...
A few Summers ago, I whipped up a party-size batch of Watermelon Sangria. It was a hit and, really, just plain made my croquet game even better! Some may think that melons have a hard time growing in our rainy climate, but thanks to irrigation in the drier and hotter...
Gazpacho is the most widely known cold-style soup – Originally from Southern Spain, this fresh tomato-based soup is a summertime staple, and so refreshing on a hot day. I like to add lots of veggies into my gazpacho like cucumbers and pepper. Finished with a drizzle...
If you are like me, you have a plethora of herbs filling your garden this summer, of course we all know you can cook with them – but have you thought about sipping with them too?! I am not just talking about the mint that grows like a weed. There are other herbs...
