After an entire week of melty cheese sandwiches for dinner (exhibit A, exhibit B), I wanted my Friday dinner to be special. I usually treat myself to a nice fish and make sides to pair. The Fresh Seafood Department at my local grocery store had several beautiful choices, however; the only fish that spoke to [...]
Monday madness began first thing. I had one of those “how is it already time to wake up?” moments followed by a pounding headache provided by the barking dog downstairs. For the first time in a long time I starred at my refrigerator completely dumbfounded for a solid five minutes before deciding what I was [...]
I love the weekend. It’s my time to relax and catch up on LIFE before another busy week. This usually means housework to re-organize and cooking to indulge in my favorite hobby.Stove-Top Oatmeal: 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/8 cup instant oats, 1/3 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 TBS chia seeds, 1 banana [...]
Oh. My. This is not a joke. If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life, this meal would be a top contender. Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough with Black Mission Figs, Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Balsamic Onions and Arugula.I wanted to celebrate Friday with a special meal. I almost cried when this [...]
Chicken and Andouille Etouffee; Skillet Cornbread with Honey; Kale and Garlic Saute with Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese; Cabernet Sauvignon. Born and raised in Upstate New York. Southern girl at heart. Dinner tonight was leftovers. Typically I dislike leftovers. I love cooking and they deprive me of the opportunity to make something new. Even though [...]
Chicken Spinach-Feta Sausage, Black Mission Figs, Green Beans, English Cucumber, Grilled Sweet Onion, Arugula, Goat Cheese and dressed with Balsamic/Olive Oil/Honey. How is it already September? And more importantly, where did Summer go? Although the Fall is quickly approaching, the hot Summer temperatures have been relentless the past few days. It was another 90 degree, [...]
Meals By Freshness Factor: Lunch Mixed Lettuce, Arugula, Beefsteak Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Cucumber, Cracked Black Pepper, Olive Oil and Balsamic.With Dr. Kracker’s Cherry Semolina Crackers and Watermelon. FRESH FACTOR: Everything! Nothing says summer like a seasonal tomato with a ball of fresh mozzarella. This salad is simple yet EXTREMELY satisfying. Cracked black pepper, olive oil [...]
Pan-seared Coho Salmon with Blackberry Glaze. Arugula, Walnut and Blackberry Salad. Corn on the Cob. Cayuga Ridge Cuvee. Last week “The Nest” brought you Cold Peanut Noodle Salad. This week features one of the seasons best: Homegrown Blackberries. Picking 3-quarts of blackberries over the weekend caused me to get creative. So pour yourself a glass [...]
Today was a day filled with inspiration. At yoga, the instructor’s mother recently passed away and she spent the class reflecting on the way she reacts to difficult situations. She recognized that during tough times she has certain habits that she falls into, and she is able to recognize them and let them be. She [...]
