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Hiding in the Catskills all summer has made me miss two things about Jersey: the organic corn and tomatoes. I’ve waited weeks to sink my teeth into a just-picked piece of sweet Jersey corn and so this time when I returned for the day I made sure to stop at my favorite farm stand to get some overripe ...
summer
Craving Everything Corn
From the time I take my last bite of summer fresh corn, I crave the taste all year long. It may only take another nine months until I get to savor the sugary sweet flavors again, but a bit of delayed gratification only enhances my enjoyment as I pull back the husk and take my first crisp bite of ...
Food Prepping and Meal Planning
Back to school. Back to craziness. With this sweltering heat, the last thing you might want to do is cook, but as I crave some crisp fall days, I can at least write about how to make that task easier and of course enjoyable. We all have our shortcuts in the kitchen. Maybe it's using some prepared ...
Zucchini Blossom and Ribbon Summer Salad
I've written much about the sudden and mysterious ways inspiration will strike. Whether it's the taste of something exotic or a new use for the mundane, you never know when or how it might happen but suddenly it will. Working full time, going through the process of a divorce and a big move, I ...
Zucchini Ribbon and Blossom Salad
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Farm Fresh Freezer Cooking
Labor Day weekend is flashing it's yellow lights of warning. Not only does it mark the official end of summer, but also provides the heads up that summer's finest -- sweet corn, Jersey perfect tomatoes and crisp kale -- are on their way out. For some people, Labor Day weekend might be that final ...
Marscapone Cream Filled Strawberries
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Small Plate Cooking Party
I’ve been busy this week planning and prepping for the cooking party I am running this evening. (That explains the Friday blog this week.) I’ll be teaching, cooking and having fun with 14 women, most of whom I’ve never met! It’ll be a small plate/tapas evening with multiple courses, fruity sangria ...