I know how excited people get at this time of year when the weather turns brisk and the pumpkins are plentiful. At every turn, there is one more thing with a pumpkin spice flavor and/or scent. I admit that it was never really my thing, but in recent years I’ve joined team pumpkin after spending […]

Here are two yummy apple-y things you can make right now, or any time you’re feeling October-ish. This week we have cake and salad, in that order. This plush butter and sour cream-laden, New York-style crumb cake features chunky wedges of apples layered over a luxurious vanilla-laced batter. Add bumpy dabs of brown sugar and […]

I love a good grain bowl and this one is on regular rotation at my house. I often do some prep work on Sunday evenings for a couple of different versions of these by creating the simmer sauce, chopping the vegetables, cooking a batch of rice or other grain, then sautéing and simmering the protein. […]

I was asked by a regular reader of this column who has dietary restrictions if I could help them out with some healthy recipes. This week I want to honor that request. I recently enjoyed this nutritious, light and low-carb entree at my brother’s home. We whipped up this dish in under 30 minutes. This […]

A few weeks ago I read a social media post on “Sister, I am With You.” It began with the sentence, “Could we please bring back the lost art of the simple get-together?” The post went on to say that it’s not the themed, fancy, planned celebrations we crave, but the simple, ordinary meals that […]

Here are a couple of tricks to get you through soccer and football season. I know what it’s like to be practically living in your vehicle this time of year as you get your children or grandchildren to and fro. I adore seedy crackers, but I always feel disappointed when I find the amount in […]

Tomatoes. We either don’t have enough or we have too many. Let me help you out with a couple yummy recipes. This rich, herby tart is lovely served warm or at room temperature, served with a big green salad, or gobbled down at breakfast with eggs and hash browns. My best advice is to use […]

Here we are, shifting into another season, my favorite if you want to know. And to put a finer point on it, September is the best month of the year in my book. I love the combination of summer and fall – the golden days, the blush on the hydrangeas and the abundance of garden […]

You’re in for a real treat. Let’s pair a few of those garden zucchinis with shrimp (or scallops or chicken), incorporate some heat with Indian spices and serve it with aromatic basmati rice. Sounds good, doesn’t it? When I moved into this cottage on the cove eight years ago, it was filled with many, many […]

What’s tangy and sweet and goes with everything that says summer, such as grilled meat and fish, light vegetarian dishes and tacos? A scoop of red cabbage slaw also adds crunchy texture to a plain green salad or a big fat sandwich. Not only is this slaw a breeze to make, but it can be […]