Of all the plants I've started from seed, I think I'm most impressed with the Parade onions. They start out so tiny, they seem like they are going nowhere, and then all of a sudden - they take off. When I pick one of these bad boys, I want to make sure I use every… Continue reading Scallion Pancakes
We're back from vacation and I'm happy to report that I'm just about unpacked (I'm still avoiding the beach bag full of sandy towels sitting in the laundry room.) While we were at the beach, we ate at a restaurant on the boardwalk which served the most yummy balsamic dressing. My first order of business… Continue reading Balsamic Vinaigrette
I never intended to like hummus. I have a long-standing distain for Garbanzo beans (a.k.a. chick peas - never trust a bean with an alias.) And I'll admit, I cringe when I see a salad with these guys perched on top. Blech. But hummus, when made the way I like it, really lemony with a… Continue reading Lemon Hummus
fol·ly (fl) n. pl. fol·lies A lack of good sense, understanding, or foresight. An act or instance of foolishness A costly undertaking having an absurd or ruinous outcome. (...like 4 cups of strawberries down the drain, costly.) Yeah, that definition just about sums up my first attempt at freezer jam. Thankfully, my second attempt was… Continue reading Freezer Jam Follies
This fun, layered jello dessert is infinitely customizable. Pick your favorite flavors and get creative.
Clover and Thyme 