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Sometimes ideas pop into my head that just work.  Of course, I’m not like my oldest sister, who has the ability to make something out of cocoa powder, a box of spaghetti, and a jar of pickles.  But I like to think every once in awhile I bring something new to the dinner table. Take a couple weeks ago, for instance.  We happened to have a couple of beautiful, succulent scallops that were leftover from a night of sushi and … Continue reading →

When dreaming up what to make for our fathers at this year’s Father’s Day Dinner, I started thinking about those little thought bubbles you see in cartoons. These would be our Moms’ thought bubble words: mild, roasted, grilled, steamed, white meat (i.e. chicken or fish), garlic free, low sodium And these would be our Dads’: fried, grilled, red meat (i.e. beef beef beef), spicy, peppery, salty, garlicky, FRIED So on the one day a year the fathers actually get the … Continue reading →

CSA is a way for you to enjoy fresh-from-the-farm produce as it’s meant to be – eating what’s in season, picked right from the field.  Each person purchases a half or full share, giving you several pounds of vegetables and fruit every week or so.  Most CSA farms do not sell to the outside – what’s grown is exclusively for shareholders.  Many times you get to volunteer on the farm as well, having a true hand in what you’re eating! … Continue reading →

Memorial Day weekend was extremely hectic this year.  My uncle turned 60 and threw a big clam/lobster-bake bash at my parents’ house, then we celebrated my mom’s birthday the next evening! To top off the biggest meal I have ever experienced in my life, I made my uncle’s birthday cake. Tip #1: Be wary of trying new recipes in a public setting I made this frosting based on rave reviews from my sister.  It was a failure, as it’s not … Continue reading →