Last week Doc and I ran away to the beach. One last chance to feel the warm sun on our faces and wiggle our toes in the hot sand! We met my cousin Whitney and godson Patrick for a couple … Continue reading
Doc and I enjoy every homegrown tomatoes.It doesn’t matter if we grow them or someone else does! Fresh tomatoes, avocado and corn give this salad pizzaz. Lemon juice and fresh herbs give the buttermilk dressing a bright, fresh flavor.. Tomato, … Continue reading
My young friend Samuel Bedor, son of John and Dorothy Wilkes Bedor, and I enjoyed cooking together for several days. He is an extremely bright young man who is passionate about food. Not only is he growing but he participates … Continue reading
This is a great school or work breakfast. Bake the oatmeal the night before, refrigerate, then reheat in the microwave. Breakfast in a jiffy! Baked Oatmeal -2 servings 1 cup regular (Old Fashioned) oatmeal 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons brown … Continue reading
Have you ever eaten a gourmet cookie and wondered why they taste so much better than an ordinary chocolate chip cookie? It’s not just the add in’s (the type of chocolate chips, the quality of vanilla, the type of brown … Continue reading
Garden Vegetables with Pappardelle Pasta and Light Lemon Alfredo Sauce 8 ounces pappardelle pasta 1 medium yellow squash, about 8 inches long 1 medium zucchini, about 8 inches long 1 small red pepper 15 green beans 1 tablespoon olive oil … Continue reading
I love fresh sweet dark cherries. They are a great snack. Since I don’t own a cherry pitter, I’ve tried several different methods to remove the pits. Some methods inflicted pain. Once I used a knife and it slipped! That … Continue reading
I love a great bakery cupcake. Not the kind where the icing is made with Crisco… but the one where you get the flavor of real butter (If I’m going to eat them, I want all the calories don’t you?) … Continue reading
Broccoli slaw is a crunchy side dish that pairs well with grilled chicken or fish. It can also be used in place of slaw on BBQ sandwiches. The shredded radishes give the slaw a kick, the cumin gives the dressing … Continue reading
When Doc and I were dating His parents would always have us over for lunch on Sundays after church. I remember his parents getting into these funny discussions about the best way to get from point “A” to point “B” … Continue reading
Volunteerism. Home town. Johnson City. Good books. Random thoughts.
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