Category: Recipes
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Juneteenth Recipes for our Soul!
Today, Juneteenth has taken a much deeper much more important role in 2020! As I’m writing this blog post, I’m deep in thought about how Juneteenth has evolved in our country and for me personally. Juneteenth has always been a complicated holiday to celebrate. It is simultaneously a day of liberation and a day of…
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Salmon Nicoise Salad
I’m in love with this Salmon Nicoise Salad! This is my California version of the classic Salad Nicoise which is a French salad served with potatoes, green beans, and olives, traditionally. Since my husband is from Canada, we’re big on salmon in our family. Matter of fact, we eat salmon all the time. We try…
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Plant a Cocktail Garden
Cheers! Here’s to how to Plant a Cocktail Garden! Drinks made with fresh-picked herbs, fruit, and vegetables as flavorings and garnishes are the toast of the summer party season, whether made with alcohol or not. As cocktail gardeners have grown more adventurous, the happy-hour repertoire has expanded well beyond the classic sprig of spearmint for…
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Scallion Garlic Pasta with Peas and Mint
Who doesn’t love pasta Everyone I know loves a good and tasty pasta. I found this version of a pasta recipe in Food & Wine Magazine called Garganelli with Speck, Peas and Scallion Cream and I came up with my own simplified variation which I’m calling Scallion Garlic Pasta with Peas and Mint. You know…
