Fall came in this week with a burst of cool wind, bringing out our sweaters and socks, sandals packed reluctantly away as we prepare to move into the next season. Still, though, there are tomatoes and summer squash at the farmers market, hopefully for a few more weeks, sitting … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye to Summer: Thai Red Curry Shrimp
Recipes
Weekly Dinner Menu: 9/20/10
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Dinner Menu: 9/20/10
Weekly Dinner Menu for 9/14/10 and the Last Days of Summer Giveaway
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Dinner Menu for 9/14/10 and the Last Days of Summer Giveaway
Peaches and Coconut Cream Muffins to Warm the Soul
Back-to-school is over. My kids are officially back, and that means summer is coming to a close. The sun isn’t as warm these days, and my garden is prolific for the lack of heat, not because of it. The farmers market will start changing over their produce as the season changes, … [Read more...] about Peaches and Coconut Cream Muffins to Warm the Soul
Chicken Empanadas for a Long Goodbye
I made chicken empanadas this weekend because it seemed like a good idea and like a good way to say goodbye, even if it's only a temporary goodbye. A chicken filling full of love, hugged by a flaky crust. Tears optional. Lime juice recommended. Our friends are moving. To … [Read more...] about Chicken Empanadas for a Long Goodbye
