Here’s a lovely, no-cook appetizer that is sure to please. These antipasto skewers are perfect for a cocktail party or wine tasting party. Just use the very best ingredients you can find and put them together 30 minutes before your guests arrive. large wine glasses bamboo skewers cherry or grape tomatoes marinated artichoke hearts, quartered…
We just returned home from a loooong day in the cities… We went to the Mall of America to do some school clothes shopping and then to the Cheesecake Factory to celebrate Gracie’s 14th birthday. All of the walking around has worn me out. But, before I retire for the day, I just had to…
“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance. Pray thee, love, remember.” ~Shakespeare I’ve been trying to figure out how to write this post for weeks. I decided that I should just write it now or I never will. I build stuff like this up in my head until I talk myself out of it. So, here goes……
Happy August, Friends! I can’t believe how quickly the time has flown. Summer is winding down and everyone is talking about their summer “bucket lists.” We have to get another beach day in for sure, and of course there’s the Minnesota State Fair, Renaissance Festival, and family picnics…. What’s on your list? Jeff purchased a…
There are so many ways to start using up the gorgeous tomatoes that are growing in your garden this time of year! Or, if you’re like me, you take advantage of the heirlooms you can buy at the local farmer’s market and farm stands. I talked about my favorite hippie lady in THIS POST and…
We’ve definitely been on a taco kick this summer. Here’s another delicious way to make them! These are a great menu item if you don’t want to heat up the house… Just marinate the chicken thighs and grill them over charcoal until the juices run clear. Grilling the meat for these gives them a wonderful,…
Whoa! It’s hot outside today. I SO appreciate no-cook recipes, crock pot recipes and recipes for the grill on days like this. Here’s a wonderfully versatile vinaigrette I created that is yummy on salads, grilled vegetables and oven-roasted root veggies. It’s easy to prepare and will last in your refrigerator for a week. In a…
Looking for a wonderful, filling, healthy lunch that you can take with you? I made up a few of these this past Sunday for our picnic at the local swimming hole and they were a hit! They’re easy to prepare and the perfect, satisfying meal after a long swim in the great outdoors. I adapted…
I love the fresh, warm, homemade tortilla chips served at our favorite local Mexican restaurant… and when they bring out the bowls of freshly made salsa… oh MY! One of my favorite treats. Here’s a delicious recipe for restaurant-style salsa that is soooo good, and easy to make! Now you can enjoy the flavors of…
It’s another hot, steamy day out there today. We went for a hike on the Cannon Valley trail and then had some lunch at the Red Wing Brewery. BEST. PIZZA. EVER! Now we’re relaxing in the AC, sipping wine and planning tomorrow’s outing. Maiden Rock Swimming Hole here we come! Tonight we’re grilling up some…