Summer

Creamed Corn (Demystified)

August 25, 2011

I know it may sound anti-climactic, creamed corn. But, in this recipe, my friend Jo Reen initiates me in to forgotten tradition. Back in the day everyone had a corn stripper. A device made to remove corn in just the right way as to extract all the creamy goodness. Check this out and tell me what your experience was.

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Heirloom Tomato Basil Salad w/ Fresh Mozzarella and Olive Oil

August 12, 2011

This recipe is so simple and delicious you can almost make it with your eyes closed. Tomatoes will be in full effect for the next few months so take advantage of their availability while you have the chance. Summer is the time to eat them and gain their medicinal effects.

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Watermelon Aqua Fresca

August 8, 2011

In the summer, nature gives us cooling foods to eat

In order to get through this challenging period of time in the lone star state (or any other hot place you may be), it is important to eat cooling foods. If we eat seasonally, nature will naturally give to us the foods we are supposed to eat in the season we are supposed to eat them. And in the summer, nature gives us cooling foods to eat.

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Cream of Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil

July 17, 2011

10 minutes to make from start to finish. What a cinch! …your guests will never know it as it tastes very gourmet and complicated. T his delicious soup is an easy summertime hit that is good consumed either hot or cold. If you have your own garden, you probably have more tomatoes that you know [...]

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Key Lime Pie

July 15, 2011

A a great summertime treat for you and your family.

Warning #1: You may become addicted to this pie.

Warning #2: It is actually good for you.

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Cream of Asparagus Soup with Spring Leeks

April 26, 2011

Some of the best things in life are simple and this soup is one of them. This Cream of Asparagus Soup with Leeks could be made even by those that claim they can’t cook. And for those that can, enjoy a night off (almost) as this soup will only take about 20 minutes. Although truly [...]

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Cleansing Spring Soup Salad

April 1, 2011

This is one of my favorite things to make when I feel the need to eat lighter and cleanse. It is not only delicious, but also easy to digest. You will basically be putting your salad in the blender and blending it up till smooth and then drinking as if you were drinking a soup. [...]

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