Squish. Squash. That yellow stuff that is grown before pumpkin season. Whatever you call it, you should be calling it delicious. I feel like summer squash often gets overlooked. Like its buddy okra, it has the tendency to be overcooked and slimy. Also, because it’s so abundant in the summer, it’s possible to get sick […]
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Sophisticated Trail Mix
I’m not going to lie — I kind of forgot about trail mix. But don’t tell my Dad. He’s a big trail mix and GORP fan. I’m glad that National Trail Mix Day a week ago gave me a chance to remember how easy and tasty trail mix is. This mix is no stale peanuts and M&Ms. No, […]
The 1 Secret to Living Healthy
By that title, you might think that we’re talking about the secret of the universe here. And, no, I’m not offering the coordinates to the fountain of youth, but I am someone who is passionate about living well and living healthy. And I would say that I’ve learned a few thing over the years in […]
Panzanella Salad
The best things about summer are typically the easiest. Throwing some burgers on the grill, cracking open your favorite local brew, or eating tomatoes, herbs and other veggies from your backyard garden or farmers market. This is what good summers are made of. Simple. Fresh. Fun. This summer, I finally had the opportunity to make […]
The Best Thing I Ate This Month
what: You-pick blackberries, blueberries (I let them pick those) and raspberries where: Dr. Young’s Pond Berry Farm in Angier, NC why: Going berry picking was one of the treats of my July 4 weekend. On the holiday (which was unseasonably cool and cloudy), I got up early and drove down to pick some berries. There’s […]