Saturday, I spent a good deal of the morning and afternoon working outside. I cut the lawn like I usually do on the weekend, and then I went to Lowes for timber oil. I came home, set the ladders up, climbed atop the hot tub gazebo and began oiling the cedar roof. And then I … Continue reading
Roasted Red Peppers And Olive Tapenade (vegan)
We had so much fun at the home of our friends and neighbors, Trish and Sally, on Saturday. They invited all of us neighbors and friends to some great outdoor fun. Here in our beautiful little Borough of Doylestown, large side yards aren’t the norm. But they have one and we made good use of … Continue reading
Sweet & Garlicky Pork Chops With Tangy Potato Salad
Mix up a tossed salad to have with this combination and you have a perfect summer weekend meal! The pork chop recipe comes from The Barbecue Bible by Steven Raichlen and the potato salad recipe comes from 500 Potato Recipes by Elizabeth Woodland. Enjoy! Sweet & Garlicky Pork Chops Advance preparation for pork chops: 1 … Continue reading
Fusilli Primavera (vegetarian)
An afternoon of tending to the vegetable garden inspired this lunch. Quick, tasty and healthy. Enjoy! 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 Lb. snap peas, cut ends off with kitchen shears 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin 2 carrots, sliced into thin pieces 1 small jar artichoke hearts, oil drained … Continue reading
Cavatappi With Fresh Ricotta (vegetarian)
It’s Sunday and we spent a good part of the day planting our vegetable/herb gardens. Sandy said she had an idea of what she could make for lunch from what was in the house and so this is what she came up with. She served this dish with a side of ruby red grapefruit sections. … Continue reading
Chicken Cacciatore
Well ..lunch was wonderful. I made this old standard (for the first time!) and served it with a Brolio Chianti Classico. The recipe comes from Everyday Italian by Giada de Laurentiis. I’m full, but not full enough not to have my cherry pie and ice cream. I am, however, too full and relaxed to write … Continue reading
Red Wine, White Wine, Fine Food Too! 