When I say "okra" you probably either think of the crispy fried version or Y-U-C-K. But, you're wrong. Okra is actually a very delicious and nutritious vegetable that is an excellent source of fiber and is honestly DELICIOUS grilled! Now that the farmers markets are starting to be abundantly full of this and other vegetables, crank up the grill and try a little grilled ...
Appetizers and Dips
Spreads and Smears for Easy School Lunches – Creamy Bean Dip
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Spreads and Smears for Easy School Lunches
When I was a kid, the world seemed like a much simpler place in many ways. One of the drastic changes that my children and their friends now consider normal is peanut sensitivity. Not long ago, a main staple in lunchboxes and snacks everywhere was peanut butter. Now we see warnings, labels, and rules regarding this once seemingly harmless legume and that often creates a ...
Alligator Pears and Dinosaur Dip
Earlier this week I enjoyed a little quality time with my friend Bebe and her kids at the pool. As so often happens, we started talking about food and its chemistry. We may have had these deep conversations about ingredients because we met while students at the "nerdy" high school and secretly loved Biology class. But if that wasn't motivation enough, Bebe's youngest son, Roe, ...
Happy 4th!
Happy 4th of July! I hope you have delicious and fun plans for the day. We've been getting ready for a dock party and sailing excursion! Very Berry Cobbler, Sugar Cookies, and Firecracker Dip (see recipe below) are all packed in our picnic basket with plenty of sunscreen and cold drinks. I cannot wait to get out on the ocean and enjoy this beautiful day. I will post a few ...
