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An Afternoon in Seattle: Pike Place Market
I sat for several hours at the Seattle airport last night, desperately wishing for a cup of hot chicken soup and a warm bed, but didn’t get home until this morning. I left Seattle with a cold but also brought home some wonderful memories. As I scan through my photos from a weekend in Seattle and the International Food Bloggers Conference, I find myself... [Read more]
Baba Ghannouj (Baba Ganoush)
My first taste of baba ghannouj was at the cafeteria on the Saudi Aramco compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and I could easily make a lunch out of their hummus, baba ghannouj, and flatbread. Baba ghannouj is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made from eggplant that has been grilled or roasted, and the smoky flavor carries over to this simple dip that’s... [Read more]
Asian Tuna Salad (LifeCafe)
A few weeks ago our Lifetime Fitness location hosted a Culinary Night that was sponsored by Toyota, and Michael and I thought it would be fun to see the cooking demonstration, which featured dishes from the LifeCafe. There were plenty of samples to go around and everyone received a handout with recipes, so of course we decided to try some at home. Of... [Read more]
Ann’s Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
The summer heat has hit hard this year with temperatures well into the 90s and higher, and with the humidity factored in it’s downright unbearable some days. Though we use the slow cooker much less in the summertime, on days like this it’s actually a lifesaver. No hot stove, hot oven, or hot grill, just the slow cooker working its magic. Michael’s... [Read more]
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Baba Ghannouj (Baba Ganoush)
My first taste of baba ghannouj was at the cafeteria on the Saudi Aramco compound...
Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
Three years ago I started looking for a food blogging event for those who garden,...
Grow Your Own #42 Roundup
Welcome to another Grow Your Own roundup! I don’t know how the weather is in your...
Potato Salad with Summer Herbs and White Wine Vinaigrette
For us the Fourth of July is about celebrating our nation’s heritage as well as...
Pasta with Chicken, Garlic Scapes, Tomatoes, and Basil
The garlic only has a few more weeks in the ground, then it will be time to dig...
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Weekend Gardening: Volunteers
This year the biggest surprise in our garden was the volunteers, which is much better...
Weekend Gardening: What’s Surviving the Heat
Like much of the country, the heat has been brutal here in Northern Virginia. When...
Weekend Gardening: Protecting Fruit Trees
Last fall Michael decided we needed to cover our fruit trees with netting to protect...
Weekend Gardening: The Mixed Bed
Our garden beds all have a mix of things in them, but this has to be the most mixed...
Weekend Gardening: Tomato Updates
We planted our tomatoes three weeks ago and so far they are doing very well. The...
Read More Posts From This CategorySummer Favorites
Creamy Grape Salad with Almonds
One of my favorite childhood memories is creamy fruit salads made with various combinations...
Malted Milk Gelato
With Labor Day weekend upon us, we’ve reached the unofficial end of summer. School...
Orange Blueberry Muffins
When I acquired a copy of Dorie Greenspan’s Baking: From My Home to Yours...
Cherry Cobbler
This is such a wonderful time for fresh berries and cherries. We spotted some sweet...
Sangria for Cinco de Mayo
Ev is my best girl friend, and she and I have been enjoying each other’s company...
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Beeswax Paste for Cutting Boards and Butcher Blocks
Caring for wood in the kitchen may seem like a mystery, but it’s actually...
Slow Cooker Four Bean Baked Beans
When I was growing up, baked beans were a delicious part of all our cook outs and...
Chicken Kelaguen (Kelaguen Mannok)
This dish is one of my fond memories of four years spent in Saipan. Local celebrations...
Barbecued Ribs
I can’t imagine summertime without barbecue…ribs, chicken, pulled pork,...
Maine Blueberry Pie
Maine is our spot. We vacationed there while dating, got married in the garden of...
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