Tomato Gazpacho
Every so often, I end up with a successful experiment. I had in mind a vegetable juice similar to the V8 I enjoyed in my youth and ended up with a delightful tomato gazpacho. John says it’s a keeper, and I wholeheartedly agree. Add the following ingredients to your blender and pulse until the mixture […]
When Food is Special
Summer would not be the same without the Ohio State Fair. After all, where else can you eat your way from one end of the fair to the other on such delicacies as deep-fried chocolate-covered bacon? I can easily pass on the bacon, as well as funnel cakes, elephant ears, and fair fries, but in […]
Corn Chowder
This classic corn chowder is a summer favorite. This recipe is loaded with vegetables, sweet, and completely plant-based.
Salsa
Either breakfast was late, or lunch was early. I couldn’t find Frank, and catastrophe was certain without him.
“Frank,” I called, “Where are you, sweetheart?”
Frank did not answer.
I searched the kitchen. That is where I usually find him. “I need you, Frank,” I pleaded. “Where are you hiding?” It was just like Frank to hide. He was always such a tease and a spicy sort, at that. I love Frank, and he knows it.
Perfect Iced Tea
Some people are known for their great talents. The world is full of actors, singers, writers, and other creative types. Others have great minds and pursue prestigious careers in science. As for me – I am the creative type. As a nurse, I gravitated to areas where I could use my passion for teaching and coaching, places where I could make abundant use of my rather warped sense of humor, writing, and speaking skills. Yet, if you ask my family what they “inherited” from me, they would all say “iced tea.”
Sweet Potato Dollops with Tomato Chutney
John’s creative recipe contrasts potato sweetness with a tangy chutney for a flavorful meal. Pair it with a side salad or serving of beans and this meal is perfect for breakfast or anytime you want a smaller meal. Sweet Potato Cakes Boil sweet potatoes until fork tender (roughly 40 minutes). Place potatoes in a bowl […]