Preserved lemon brings out the bright springtime taste of roasted cauliflower, rice and shrimp in this easy salad Read more →

It seems this year we had a bumper crop of citrus locally. Bob and I live in a neighborhood in which several of our neighbors have lemon, lime and orange trees. This year several of our neighbors put their fruit out for anyone to take. Because we live in a... Read more →

So our county has been hit with a shelter-in-place order and while Bob and I usually cook at home (we only go out to eat when we are feeling lazy), we haven't been mindful about our cooking. We simply pulled something out of the freezer, cooked it, and put some... Read more →

This is the time of year my farmer’s market is full of fresh, organic, vine-ripened tomatoes and basil. Perfect for making a caprese salad. The scent of them wafts in the air as I walk by, reminding me that summer is almost here, and it’s time for one of my... Read more →

Cinco de Mayo is a hot topic this week. In our house we look to Mexico for inspiring flavors all year. One of my favorite flavors from Mexico comes from the chipotle pepper. This wonderful pepper is made from smoked jalepeño peppers, smothered in adobo sauce. The word “chipotle” comes... Read more →