We’re in the depths of summer here in Iowa, and the heat and humidity can make anyone feel sluggish. With that said, pasta is usually …
Cool Summer Spaghetti Salad
Beet Ya to It.
My husband and I bought a new house and I was devastated to leave my garden behind at the old place but was able to …
Artichoke Lovin’
Our first homegrown artichokes finally came to fruition last week—a gardening project I started all the way back in January (find my post about growing …
The Garlic and the Lamb
It’s my very first year of growing garlic and it couldn’t be more thrilling! I began this gardening adventure all the way back in October, …
The Veggies are Upon Us
Garden update time, everyone! Despite a drought and some mega June heat, my 2021 garden is doing quite nicely here in central Iowa. Here’s a …
Broccoli Time!
Broccoli season is upon us, all! Last weekend I found 5 big heads in my “brassica mayhem” garden, just begging to be picked ASAP. So …
I Say, Satay!
There is no right or wrong way to skewer your meat, but over the years I’ve given up on the traditional American kabob and have …
Potluck Season is Here!
As memorial day weekend is upon us, it’s time to start pulling out those staple summer potluck recipes. One of my favorites is Mediterranean-style garbanzo …
GARDEN UPDATE: Veggies are PLANTED and GROWING!!
It has been an exciting month. All my hard work from late winter is paying off as I planted my garden. I began “hardening” my …
Tofu: Not JUST for Vegetarians
I eat meat but I LOVE tofu. When cooked well it has a great texture and soaks up the flavor of whatever dish you add …
Beer-Drunk Sloppy Joes
In my opinion, the best sloppy joes have a good strong beer buzz. Now hear me out. I first came across the addition of beer …