Our Share of the Harvest

I have to confess that just about a week ago, Greg and I had the pleasure of dining at the fine eating establishment that is Applebee’s.  That’s right, we were eatin’ good in the neighborhood (should I mention a trademark here so I don’t get sued?) and it was a PLEASURE.  Not just our wonderful [...]

One of my very best friends is expecting her first child early next year and I couldn’t be more happy for her!  She is the third in our group of friends to be pregnant and therefore the third to share all her experiences, good and bad.  Now, I know you’re not supposed to care about [...]

I don’t know if it’s common knowledge around here but I actually hate tomatoes.  As much as I sing their praises (well, the big red flavorful ones that you get locally, not the pink, mealy tasteless ones you get on your Whopper), I really don’t like them.  Let’s qualify that: I like them cooked, I [...]

When I outlined one of our pick up days and lamented all the cucumbers we were getting and oh-whatever-will-I-do-with-all-these, Jen from Our Good Food Life suggested quick pickles.  When I suggested quick pickles to Greg, he exclaimed, “Why are we calling them quick pickles instead QUICKLES?!”  And, thus, a household word was born. I’ve made [...]

Maryland Rockfish is a prized mild white fish–so prized that it will set you back at least $13 a pound at a reputable fishmonger.  With that kind of price tag, I like to use it in a way that showcases its flavor without using a ton of it.  Enter the perfect summer appetizer, done up [...]