Minimalism. Mindfulness. Munchies.
One of my favorite ways to use up fruit that’s just this side of the compost bin is in simple syrups. Even strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches (or just about anything else) that aren’t quite good to eat fresh and raw any more, will lend their flavor to a simple syrup — and from there...
I’m always looking for new ways to do veggies on the grill, and this one was a big success! The vinegar and high heat bring out the sweetness of the sprouts. Even avowed sprout-haters will want to give this tasty recipe a try! I used wooden skewers and found it easiest not to try...
I seriously considered calling this “Garden Ratatouille” because I have almost every single ingredient growing in my garden (I’m only missing shallots, garlic, and bay leaves). But whatever you call it, ratatouille just tastes like summer, and it’s a wonderful way to use up the abundance of summer veg you may have in your garden...
It’s berry season! Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are the perfect addition to morning yogurt, brunch pancakes and also make excellent afternoon snacks. Here are some tasty recipes to try: Blueberry-Herb Lemonade Punch Blueberry Muffin Smoothie Berry Waffle Breakfast Sandwich Summer Berry Salad with Mint Sugar Berries with Warm Sherry Sabayon Berries and Coconut...
This strawberry margarita recipe will make you feel like you’re sipping summer. PrintFresh Strawberry Margaritas Yield: 4–6 servings This fresh strawberry margarita recipe is NOTHING like the frozen craziness you get at a restaurant. It tastes like fresh-squeezed summer. This recipe makes four servings straight up or six servings with bubbly. Ingredients8 oz Grand...
I first tasted this salsa verde after buying a “salsa bag” from Berry Patch Farms in Brighton, CO. After I made it and tasted how amazing it was, I ripped the recipe off the bag—only to realize that it didn’t indicate quantities, because you’re just supposed to use what’s in the bag. I had to...
I just ADORE this “tool” from Mark Bittman at the New York Times which offers up dozens of interchangeable ideas for what to put in your crock pot during the summer. A lot of us think of crock pots as wintertime tools—for stews and braised meats, primarily. But they can work wonders when you don’t...
There is just something about summer that screams for popsicles, isn’t there? I don’t care how old you are. I had been looking for some super cute popsicle molds and when I came across some rocket pop molds at HomeGoods, I was sold. (They’re BPA-free, too!)
Before I had ever made plum jam, I thought it was hard. That was way back when I assumed that if a product was something people routinely bought prepared at the store, it must be hard to do. HA! Then I saw this recipe for raspberry basil jam in an issue of O Magazine. ...