There are still plenty of days left before the ice and snow hit hard to enjoy the thrill of the grill. Midwesterners grill pork steak and that is something that other parts of the country typically do not enjoy. It is time to join the bandwagon. Pork steak is inexpensive, no, let me say cheap! Remember the holidays are just around the corner so the time to start counting pennies is now. Why not enjoy enjoy a scrumptious meal and tuck the extra $ away for the months ahead? [Read more…]
Finally cold air swooshed in and all is well in my world. A dip in the temperature indicating Fall is almost here, taking our yearly trek to Dunn’s for apple donuts and yes, the arrival of soup on our family menu.
The cool temps are perfect for soup. I was pleasantly surprised when our daughter announced at the dinner table that she was equally excited to be savoring soup. “Yes!”, she exclaimed, “I love all the wonderful soups we enjoy when the temperature is cooler.”
Made my day!
I’ve been eying the container of greens marked “super” at my grocery store for months. [Read more…]
Weeknights mean rushing. You know the drill–after work, after school and then it is time to get to a meeting or pick the kids up. So much to do and so little time. How are you supposed to get dinner on the table? [Read more…]
I start each Saturday morning at the local farmers’ market. I love the fresh produce, but I also love looking to see what is there and talking to the farmers about what they just harvested. Each week, from spring to fall, the seasons are revealed. The arugula and asparagus give way to peppers and peaches, and now, apples and pumpkins are just beginning to peek from the baskets. I love the timeless rhythm of the seasons. Right now, tomatoes of every size, shape and color are abundant and taste sweet and juicy, but I know, too soon, the really good ones will be gone. I have been slicing them for sandwiches, chopping for bruschetta, tossing in salads, and eating cherry tomatoes like popcorn. [Read more…]
Everyone knows that life has its ups and downs, so does the answer to what’s for dinner tonight. The heat is stifling at best and the humidity is off the charts. I just couldn’t bare the thought of my dear husband grilling one more day in the intense heat. He was a trooper all weekend and grilled, grilled and grilled some more but come Monday I had to say no more. Desperate times call for desperate measures. A variety of pulls on my time meant only one thing–dig out the slow cooker and put it to good use.
The recipe had to be quick, simple and considered a winner by the entire family. [Read more…]
