Something in me just won’t allow me to enjoy eating an item the same way over and over. After receiving lots of ears of fresh corn in my CSA boxes, I needed to come up with some new ways to utilize it. That’s where I found out how to do these “Two Ways with Corn”. Both are terrific and easy recipes and they can even be … Read more Two Ways with Corn!
What a surprise to receive a bag of beautiful blood oranges in my CSA box in mid August! These gems aren’t usually around till December and they make some extremely appetizing dishes. Here Blood Oranges and Scallops team up for an amazing meal served over polenta toasts. I love the combination of rich tender scallops with citrus that has a little punch so this recipe hits … Read more Blood Oranges and Scallops Team Up for an Amazing Meal!
Do you love bread and butter pickles? Well then you are going to flip over Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles! They are a snap to prepare and have a zesty, tangy fresh flavor that goes fantastic on sandwiches or as an accompaniment to your meal. I found them along with a recipe for Pork Burgers made with a mixture of ground pork and fresh chorizo. They … Read more Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles
Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants which help to fight cancer causing free radicals. A study at the University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berry of them all, by nearly 40 percent! Blackberries are packed full of anthocyanins, which are said to enhance heart health, protect against obesity and aid in the protection … Read more The Best Cancer Fighting Berry – Blackberry!
I love finding great recipes in remote places. I came across an article titled “The Power of 3”, in my August 2014 Oprah Magazine. It was utilizing Corn, Cucumber and Tomato as the three summer staples that make an amazing meal. There were 3 recipes with this combination and I opted to try the Corn Cakes with Cucumber Sour Cream. Just shy of the total … Read more Three Summer Staples make an Amazing Meal!
Were you beginning to wonder if I knew how to cook anything light and healthy? Yes, yes and yes – wait till you read about the wonderful Beet Citrus Salad with Kale and Pistachios that I just made! I received some beautiful Candy Cane Beets, Blood Oranges, Yosemite Gold Mandarin Tangerines and Black (Lacinato) Kale in my CSA box this time. (I realize some … Read more Beet Citrus Salad with Kale and Pistachios