This month’s issue of Cooking Light had the most enticing picture of a bowl of Bacon-Corn Chowder with Shrimp in it, that I absolutely had to make it. You know how much I love making soup, and it had been a while since I’ve whipped up a batch, so I had to tend to my … Continue reading »
Mint Lemonade While transferring pictures from my camera to my computer today, I realized that I have a few random things to “catch up” on in the blog, and I’m going to try to do so in the context of food, since that is supposed to be my blog theme, right? Okay, so recently I … Continue reading »
I have lots of produce to use! Lots of good stuff in Week 7 of my CSA box this week: green beans yellow squash cucumber lettuce + unpictured Chinese cabbage scallions radishes heirloom Irish Cobbler potatoes In addition to my CSA veggies, for which I have plans later this week, I was also given several … Continue reading »
If you haven’t noticed, I love beans. That’s right, I am not ashamed to declare my love of legumes loud and clear (loudly and clearly? grammar police?) on my blog. I mean, what’s not to love? They’re good for your heart. They make you.. er… wait. No. Just kidding. They’re tasty, affordable, nutritious fiber-filled protein, … Continue reading »
Very recently, a new artisan sausage and jerky shop opened in Ann Arbor called Biercamp. Friday night we hosted a party. For 2 people. (That would be myself + huz). Yessss. I guess our excuse was that it was in celebration of the huz’s recent promo, and we both just wanted a chill evening after … Continue reading »
Recently on Eat, Live, Run, a fellow blogger insisted that it was in the reader’s “best interest” to make these tacos, the recipe for which was featured in Oprah magazine, and you know what?! She was so right! These were awesome and perfect in every way! First I prepped a big bowl of gorgeous veggies. … Continue reading »
I’ve been trying to utilize my CSA share in my meals this week. Missed previous weeks? You can read about previous weeks’ CSA shares here. Fava Beans One new vegetable for me this week was the fava bean. Using a recipe for Fava Beans in Garlic Bacon Cream from my CSA newsletter. First I shucked … Continue reading »
Friday involved Dominick’s Sangria which may or may not have led to some PLDs on my part. So let’s move on to the next day… Saturday was a WIN because Five Cent Femme came to Ann Arbor bearing booze juice boxes and Cool Ranch Doritos. FTW. I love this pink mesh Soffe shorts I bought! … Continue reading »
