10 New Ways to Cook Quinoa

10 New Ways to Cook Quinoa

A few years ago I made my first dish with Quinoa. I made a rookie mistake and did not rinse the dry Quinoa thoroughly first so it had a bitter…
Tips on Avoiding Food Waste

Tips on Avoiding Food Waste

Americans are notorious for wasting food. While over 1 billion people on our planet do not have enough to eat per day Americans throw away approximately 1,400 calories of food…
Trex Outdoor Furniture

Trex Outdoor Furniture

The chair you see in the photo above is a new and much loved fixture on my back deck. I have long been in love with Adirondack chairs but I…
Keeping Cool in the Kitchen

Keeping Cool in the Kitchen

Cooks know that as the temperatures outside increases, the desire to cook decreases. It has already hit me full force... I don't want to heat the kitchen by using my…
The Feast Nearby

The Feast Nearby

As is normal this time of year, I am completely head over heels in love with local food. My garden is coming along nicely and I have tiny cauliflower, tomatoes,…