Hey, where did summer go? Don’t you feel like this happens every year? All of a sudden, out of nowhere, we’re just doing our warm weather thing, wearing shorts and bathing suits, and suddenly there is one of those 60 degree days. In an instant the sun feels lower in …
Just when I am really getting into the groove of warm weather, eating most meals outside, I start hearing crickets. No, literal crickets. Can you hear them? All day, all night. A consistent outdoor humming. It’s like the school buses, suddenly they appear. And like that, the veil comes off. …
I can’t get enough of this healthy cucumber soup. It’s a perfect way to use up all those garden cucumbers plus it is so good. I made this the other day for my Summer Outdoor Picnic cooking class at The Green Palette Kitchen and it was a big hit. Cucumbers …
I love all dishes that can fit into a bowl – stews, curries, grain bowls, oatmeal, even smoothies. And when it comes to summer eating I especially love cold soups. This soup contains two of my favorite summer foods – watermelon and cucumbers. Not only are they low-calorie and filling, …
Listen. Sometimes a girl’s got a do what a girl’s gotta do. And when it comes to wanting something sweet I want it to be well worth it. These brownies did not disappoint. We were going to a Fourth of July party last week with a “everyone contribute” clause, which …