The power of marketing strikes again! Yep, did you know that Greek yogurt is regular yogurt that has been strained? Greeks call it straggisto (strained yogurt). It’s that simple. And wait for it…strained yogurt might not have originated in Greece!… Read More
Let the good times roll! October 12th is National Gumbo Day. There are festivals all over Louisiana this month to celebrate their state dish. Lucky for those who are close enough to attend! I’m going to celebrate in my own way by… Read More
Whoops! Just missed celebrating National Taco Day…or did I? I don’t need a specific day to applaud tasty tacos. We incorporate tacos into our DinnerTime Meal Plan all the time. Tacos are fun to make and fun to eat. They’re… Read More
Yay, it’s apple season! I picked up some lovely apples and pears at my area market to make this Apple Pear Crisp recipe. The fragrance as it cooked filled my kitchen and when I pulled it from the oven, I… Read More
It started out as a typical fun night out with friends until… the conversation turned to food. To be clear, we often talk about food! But on this particular night, I threw out the question: Who understands the difference between… Read More
Every month of the summer is exciting for me! I love welcoming all the different fruits and vegetables grown locally as they become available. Hello juicy peaches. I’ve missed you, ripe melons! Welcome back to my good friends, red all-the-way-through,… Read More
I admit it, I have a “thing” for basil. Yep, my own little love affair with a green plant. Basil is no ordinary plant in my world. It is the essence of summer in a leaf. I can’t imagine a… Read More
I’m going to tell you my secret for the most amazing blueberry muffins. I love all kinds of blueberry muffins, but my favorite is a rework of this Tri-Berry Muffin recipe. Oh I love that recipe too, but when my Mom started… Read More
It’s peachy-keen that August is National Peach Month! Any reason to celebrate this sweet, juicy and healthy fruit is ok by me. Peaches are in season starting in May and peaking in August. One of the quintessential summer experiences is… Read More
These hot and humid days remind me of a fun summer festival that I used to attend in Maryland — the Great Eastern Shore Tomato Festival. There were bands and lots of tomatoes, raw oysters, and other local favorites. For… Read More
