Thinking Fruitful

Cucumber Salad

Southern food is so near and dear to my heart. It’s basically for pulled pork that I can’t be a vegetarian. And that creamy mac and cheese and crisp fried okra gets me every time. But, I also love my greens, fresh veggies and salads — which are totally apart of my heritage, too. Hello, […]

Summer Corn Chowder

Soups are definitely my thing year-round, so I’m always happy to discover some soups to enjoy in the summer. I also love using up my recent farm stand purchases. Have I mentioned that I now live 5 minutes from a farm stand? When I saw this Summer Corn Chowder recipe, I made a point to […]

Fourth of July Remix

Summer holidays come and go…and are you eating the same food. The same well done burgers paired with the same gloppy potato salad. Do you just end up feeling bloated and tired? Whether you’re an adventurous eater or not, there’s certainly room for you to branch out this Fourth of July. Try something new. Make […]

What’s On My Mind: Summer Beer

Summer is a great time to try new things. But I also love returning to the old standards. Eh- both are good. And that’s true for what’s on my beer lineup. I love keeping a few special beers in the fridge to take with me to the pool or to enjoy while sitting on the […]

French Lentil Salad

I was going to name this post “Warm Weather Lunch”, but, let’s face it, it’s been hitting the 100-degree mark around here and it’s just plain hot (I won’t even mention the humidity). On days like this, you don’t want an elaborate meal or a casserole. You just want something fresh and healthy that won’t […]