Last of glamping, at least for me this year. The days are beautiful, but let me tell you, these late summer nights can get c h i l l y. As lovely as the morning dew and hikes with trees hinting of crimson are, that’s all folks, until next year anyway. We just returned from...
Oh Yeah! Who doesn’t like Quinoa? Haven’t heard of it?? I think I have another post around here somewhere…but hmm. Let’s see, for starters, it’s got a similar texture to brown rice or a firm tapioca or couscous (but better, it’s tender with bounce) oh, and it’s landed a “Superfood” title. Not only high in...
Have no idea what I’m talking about do you? I think I could say I’ve been glamping for years but it’s finally fashionable to go camping in style without baked beans from a can. Honestly, it’s the only way I know how to camp and now there’s a name for it. Having just returned from...
Seeking out yet another farmers market here in the city, I was a bit surprised by the standard fare of field tomatoes, cucumbers and potatoes until I passed the last vendor of the lot. There I found baby courgettes, quarter sized, tender Sunburst squash and a rainbow of heirloom grape tomatoes. It wasn’t a tremendous...
When I thought of making a pasta dish, I wanted something light. I was looking for a quick and cool summer pasta for a crowd, so I hit my pantry and noticed the rice paper sheets I had on hand. Perfect for an appetizer, or a fresh meal, depending on what you choose to fill...
