This is not my mother’s Tuna Salad.
She would have never put tomatoes in it. Both the pepper and celery would have been minced and even then only a small amount.
She might have been adventurous and added the olives but certainly not the white beans…..
I can hear her say ‘Heavens!’ at the very thought.
Most importantly, she would … Continue reading.....
Salad season is in full swing. We can't keep up with eating all that's in the garden and the neighbors are starting to duck and run when they see me.
But there are so many salads left to eat – and this is one of our favorites.
I think canned tuna is no longer considered suitable food for the
gourmet … Continue reading.....
The vote is in; the people have spoken!
Sort of….
To summarize all of the wonderful and helpful comments:
66% voted for stained and varnished wood.
34% voted for painted wood.
But it was the comments that I found most helpful.
There were suggestions to make the bottom doors stained wood and the top doors white, or … Continue reading.....
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Living in other countries has taught me that, while there in an underlying humanism that binds us all together, it's the little things that can be so befuddling, particularly to the novice traveler!
Something as simple as daily habits can leave people scratching there heads in bemusement, or, much worse, totally missing lunch or going to … Continue reading.....
Tuna Salad.
When I was growing up this mixture of canned tuna, Creamettes, green peas, celery, cubed faux cheese and mayonnaise was a staple of summer picnics and family reunions. My mother made it at least six times a summer and we all loved it. When my sister got married she made it. When I left … Continue reading.....
It's time for Weekend Herb Blogging, that ode to herbaceous edibles started by Kalyn of Kalyn's Kitchen! This week is being hosted by the wonderful Ulrike of Kuchenlatein (the same lovely lady that sent me all the homemade dandelion goodies).
Question: What are the two easiest things to grow in your garden?
Answer: Chives and … Continue reading.....
