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…
Italian Breaded Lemon Cod
Do you ever just need seafood? I realize we have been terribly spoiled by the seafood on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod. But, with cod in the freezer…here’s the recipe for a lemon Italian cod that was created from the…
Tips for Off Season Travel to Martha’s Vineyard
Are you like me and love visiting areas when tourists aren’t taking over the roads, hotels, restaurants, and sites? I’m sharing some tips for off season travel to Martha’s Vineyard this morning. I love to blend in with the locals.…
Martha’s Vineyard Inspired Asian Soba Salad
Last week was a glorious week of views and sights from Martha’s Vineyard. Mother’s Day ended with a heavenly Martha’s Vineyard Asian Soba Salad at Black Dog Tavern. If you are ever at Martha’s Vineyard…the Black Dog Tavern at Vineyard…
Creamy Lemon Chicken
This time of year I find myself wanting more lemon. The brightness that lemons add to dishes seems to bring life and spring into full view. With lots of chicken in my freezer that needed to be used in a…
