Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
When zucchini season is in full swing, creativity on what to do with it all abounds. A few days ago a friend whose garden was overflowing with zucchini, shared part of the bounty with us. Into the food processor it…
Let’s Make Canned Diced Tomatoes
I don’t know about you, but I reach for canned diced tomatoes throughout the year. They are added to soups, chili, casseroles and so many dishes that filling my pantry with home grown canned diced tomatoes is on my agenda…
Grilled Dill Ahi Tuna Steaks
I don’t know if you like fresh or frozen ahi tuna steaks…but, when I found a recipe that inspired this one? It has been added to the favorites list. There are many who request this recipe for grilled dill ahi…
Who Knew Homemade Ketchup Was AMAZING?!
Have you ever made or had homemade ketchup? Home canned homemade ketchup that is so amazing you won't believe it!
Favorite Summer Salads
With all of the fresh produce coming in, I don’t know about you, but it’s full on salad season here. With always a few more feet under my table, making wise use of that produce in abundant summer salads makes…
Let’s Plan a Favorite Fourth of July Menu
Do you have large family celebrations that need a favorite fourth of July menu? I’m raising my hand here. We will celebrate with kids and grands this year and I am so ready to bring out all of the favorites.…
Let’s Make an Easy Homemade Blackberry Jam
What’s your favorite jam? for me? Blackberry jam, hands down. Now, apple jam, peach jam, pineapple jalapeno jam, and carrot cake jam are right there among the favorites. But, today? While you can still find a few blackberries at a…
Watermelon Cake
If you are like me and host a great deal of summer events, this watermelon cake will be your new best friend. No baking. No heat needed. Just a few who have their feet under your table–inside or out–to enjoy…
A Beautiful Moss Covered Swan Planter
Do you have a favorite floral container? One that makes your heart happy when it takes center stage? Many years ago I created a moss covered swan planter with a photograph as a guide. Although my original creation was discarded…
The Antics of the Wrens
Before we left for our trip to Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod…we had guests. Family arrived from Japan, Virginia, Florida and locally and had their feet under our table. But…there were new guests that moved outside our kitchen window. Which…
