Caesar salad is by far the favorite salad in my household. When my kids were younger, they called this a "crouton" salad, and they intentionally targeted all of the homemade croutons in the serving bowl. Now, I don't often add croutons. It really doesn't need them. Occasionally I will really mix things up a bit and add tomato, other vegetables, or grilled meat. If you want ...
Salads
Tomato Time!
My husband loves tomatoes almost more than he loves me, and he really loves me! He went to college in Indiana and still reminisces about the big juicy tomatoes that grew well there. We've lived quite a few places since then and wherever we go, he seeks good tomatoes and tries to grow them himself. Even when we lived in the Sierra Nevada mountains, where the temperature would ...
How Does Your Garden Grow?
I’ll admit it...I am more than a little challenged when it comes to gardening. I would probably be okay with it if it didn’t require regular watering- I tend to forget! There are however a few plants that I love that have survived the neglect of my garden. These include: Scallions - Any time I use them, I cut off the bottom inch that is attached to the root; then ...
Grilled Ahi and Tomato Ceviche
Ceviche is a popular seafood dish made by combining raw seafood in citrus juice. The acid in the juice changes the structure of the protein and "cooks" the meat, making it turn opaque. By using "sushi grade" tuna (a premium cut that has been properly stored and adequately frozen to remove the threat of parasites), you can enjoy this dish more safely. For this recipe, I ...
Taste of Home
This last week I had the privilege of taking my family to my favorite childhood vacation destination, the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We were welcomed with true southern hospitality by an old family friend and enjoyed the long journey, admiring the farms I had grown up near along the way. There are many things that say North Carolina to me. The first flavor that usually ...
