This is a salad that is full of flavors, keeps well, is low in fat and high in nutrition.
It’s a hit with everyone that tries it and, since it has no mayo or eggs, it’s perfect for picnics.
And there is still time for … Continue reading.....
It’s not easy being green.
When your garden gives you lots of ripe, green tomatoes…..
Once upon a time I worked with a woman who wouldn’t eat green food. She confided this quirk to me in the middle of winter so my thoughts went to … Continue reading.....
We’re having a heat wave. (Someone should write a song about that….)
Those of us who do not have air-conditioning cook differently when the temperature approaches (or exceeds) 100F (38C)
We do things like plan on cold main courses that can be cooked in the … Continue reading.....
Couscous is very traditional Moroccan food.
Whether or not they ever turn it into a salad I have no idea, but, as hot as it gets there, they should.
I made this to go with a Moroccan Grilled Chicken – that recipe will be next.… Continue reading.....
The idea of ‘cook once / eat twice’ is great for summer.
It’s even better if you have a plan.
The Rice Pilaf is served hot the first day and turned into a cold salad for the second. Plan on saving 1/3 to 1/2 of … Continue reading.....
I have always had mint in my herb garden.
Well, after having mint in my actual herb garden I now grow it along the fence where it can be controlled by the lawn mower. It does have a tendency to spread rapidly and take over … Continue reading.....
Did I mention that we’re going to Italy?
I mean, really…. We can drive to Italy (and Spain and Germany and Slovenia and Austria and….) We ought to go more often.
We decided we should go more often. It’s a long drive but there’s lots … Continue reading.....
The other night, as I was preparing the usual summer melange of tomatoes. chard and white zucchini, and wondering what new and innovative idea I could come up with I decided to hell with it….
Sometimes, one can stare at the day’s pickings from the … Continue reading.....
