Posted in Food on July 5, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Happy 4th of July, everyone!
We had a great holiday! We spent the evening of July 3rd with our friends Libby and Miguel who had a cookout and then went to the New Freedom carnival afterwards. Then, for dinner on July 4th we went to Josh’s mom’s home.
On Wednesday I went to Shaw Orchard Farm Market [...]
Posted in Food, Local Finds on June 30, 2008 | 6 Comments »
If there’s one herb that says “summer” to me, it’s Basil. I love to use it for cooking. On Saturday I went to the Bel Air Farmers’ Market. I found some beautiful Basil and gorgeously plump red tomatoes. Last night we ate some of the tomatoes sliced with basil and fresh mozzarella. Drizzled with olive [...]
Posted in Food on June 18, 2008 | 9 Comments »
I love to grill! Everything just tastes so much better when grilled. Meats, vegetables, and fruits all have flavors you’ve never dreamed of when cooked on a grill. So I thought I’d share some recent recipes with you that we’ve used to create some sumptuous meals.
First up, Rachael Ray’s Honey-and-Lemon Marinade. This deliciously easy and [...]
Posted in Food on June 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’ve posted this recipe before, but my friend Jessica, over at Life as Mom is having a chocolate contest, so I thought I’d join in the fun!
This recipe is my favorite chocolate cake EVER! It’s from Nigella Lawson’s book, How To Be A Domestic Goddess:
9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, minimum 70% cocoa solids
half cup unsalted [...]
Posted in Food on June 6, 2008 | 2 Comments »
This delicious salsa is a great way to use up fresh herbs and vegetables you may have. This is Josh’s dad’s recipe and is a favorite with us.
3 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion
1 “bunch” of cilantro (to taste)
1-3 small to medium jalapenos (to taste)
Juice of one lime
Garlic salt (to taste)
Posted in Food on May 20, 2008 | 3 Comments »
So easy to make, and healthy, minus the condensed milk! I’m sure you could get creative with the nuts and dried fruit to make other combinations of bars too. They are delicious!
1 14-fl-oz can condensed milk
2 1/2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame)
1 cup [...]
Posted in Food on May 6, 2008 | 2 Comments »
This is a delicious, creamy, nutritious drink, perfect for a spring morning. Mangoes have powerful antioxidants, are high in iron, vitamin A & E. A great way to eat a mango is in this drink:
1 ripe mango
1 C. yogurt (vanilla)
1/2 C. milk
1/8 tsp. cinnamon (I just sprinkle it in)
1-2 TB. honey
1 ripe banana
1/2 C. OJ
Sometimes [...]
Posted in Food on April 29, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I don’t know about you, but I love new tasty and easy recipes. Even better if it’s a dish that uses seasonal ingredients. I LOVE Salmon. It’s not a “fishy” tasting fish, can be easily used with different flavors, and has wonderful health benefits. Last night I tried a new recipe for Salmon: Roasted Salmon [...]
Posted in Food on April 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
From the outside, it looks like just another eatery in a strip mall. But once entering Bagel Works (Bel Air location) you are met with charm, delicious food, and great service. The decor is warm and inviting, evoking Harford County’s agricultural past with farming implements hanging on the wall. The whole place has such a [...]
Posted in Food on April 17, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Chicken
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
1tbsp Pampered Chef Citrus & Basil Rub (I just used plain Basil)
1 tsp olive oil
Dressing & Salad
1 large grapefruit
1 tsp. grapefruit zest
1 tbsp orange marmalade
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4-6 radishes
1 avocado
6 oz baby spinach
1/2 C red onion
Combine olive oil and seasoning in bowl and rub on [...]
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