Browned Buttered Mushrooms

Browned Buttered Mushrooms

  Mushrooms are one of those foods that you either love or hate. Or so they say.   I, on the other hand, think mushrooms can be good or bad depending on how they are cooked. And in this case, they are cooked in browned butter, seasoned with fresh thyme and...
A Tip For Better Vegetables

A Tip For Better Vegetables

  If you have ever roasted or fried vegetables and ended up with something soggy, I have a tip for you.   Vegetables are made up of mostly water, some more than others. This is perfectly fine — you get lots of hydration and nutrients from the water content...

The Joys of Summer Fruit

  My favorite part of summer is fruit.   Peaches, apricots, strawberries, and perhaps my favorite — sour cherries.   Yes, I know you can buy fruit year round in the grocery store. And while I admit that it’s nice to be able to buy a pint of berries in...
Grilled Pineapple and Bell Pepper Salad

Grilled Pineapple and Bell Pepper Salad

  I love that a summer cookout can be full of the classic dishes — burgers, steaks, potato salad, mac and cheese.   But I also love the unexpected. You know what I’m talking about. Flavor combos that you wouldn’t put together, don’t always sound good, but...