August 2009

On The Side: small bites during the month of August

17 comments August 30, 2009

My favorite smaller food-related news stories that made it in under the radar: Do a side by side comparison of any Two Foods. Great find by Paul. Video: Latte Art [...]

Sour Cream Peach Pecan Pie

26 comments August 26, 2009

I’ve got peaches on my mind lately. Maybe because of this gorgeous bowl of peaches showcased from Heather at Gild the Voodoo(lily). Or maybe because of this mouth watering recipe [...]

Shrimp Zucchini Tostadas

23 comments August 24, 2009

I love shrimp. It’s one of the reasons, if not the reason, in my 10-year period without eating meat, that I could never go full bore Vegetarian. By now you’re [...]

There you are, my lovelies

20 comments August 20, 2009

I waited so long. But here you are. Finally. And what could be more delicious than a fresh tomato from my garden? Fresh basil from my garden, too. On top [...]

Hospital Food

31 comments August 17, 2009

What’s worse than seeing your young child hooked up to medical machines and an I.V.? Hmm. Nothing. Well, other than the unthinkable, of course. The Reader’s Digest version is that [...]

Beet and Cucumber Salad

19 comments August 12, 2009

Four people – not one, but four (!) – asked me this week for suggestions on what to do with their garden cucumbers. It’s an item that I would love [...]

Roast Chicken, 2 Ways

16 comments August 10, 2009

I can’t quite remember when the markets started carrying these gems, but I’ve been devoted ever since. I’m talking about the roast chickens they have slow cooking for hours. Some [...]

Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

21 comments August 3, 2009

Usually around 5pm Haley watches me gather up my bowls and utensils, and she asks the proverbial question, “what are you making tonight, Mommy?” This time, when I responded with [...]