I must have been Latino in a previous life because I LOVE Mexican flavors! Tomatillos (pronounced TOM-AH-TEE-OHS), are a beautiful little “green tomato” that grow inside a papery husk. They have a bright lemon-like tartness which can be used to balance out many recipes. If we let them ripen on the plant they would actually turn yellow, red, or purple. …read more
You will love me for this, Crafty Friends! I’ve learned about a homemade coffee creamer – yummy, delicious and far healthier than store-bought! I’ve made many different flavors and you can certainly experiment with that, but here is one of my hands down favorites -Peppermint Mocha. Mmmmmm! Yep, my mouth is watering just typing it! It adds …read more
When I lived in Arizona I had tried to grow my beloved basil more times than I can count. Every time I went to the store and saw the healthy, thriving basil plants, it gave me renewed hope that basil really does grow in Arizona. But sure enough, I’d get it home and it would be dead within 4 days. Never failed! When I moved to Utah one of my …read more
I must tell you about one of my very favorite weekly events. In case you haven’t ever heard of it, Bountiful Baskets is a small food co-op that offers fruit and veggie baskets for a fraction of the cost that you can purchase the same amount of produce in the grocery store. I’ve been getting baskets for about a year now and it is certainly …read more
My sister-in-law, Cindee, is my favorite cook! She makes some of the most flavorful dishes I’ve ever had. Knowing how much I love her salsa, she came over the other day and said “I have a surprise for you!” and handed me a USB drive. Hmmmm, I didn’t know what to think. She said “Your surprise isn’t the drive itself, it is what is ON the drive.” …read more
You may have noticed I’ve been absent from the blog for the last little while. My family and I have moved household and boy – what a chore that was. We’re now hard at work settling into our new home in Utah, and one of the really lovely things about living here is being neighbors with my brother and his family! I can hang out with my sister in …read more
Great Grandma Bonnie was the spunkiest old lady I’ve ever met! Even in her old age, she never got grumpy and she was constantly smiling and joking – I loved her smile! She’s been gone awhile now, but I can still hear her, plain as day, poking me in the ribs as we shared a laugh and exclaiming, “I’m telling you, kid!”, one of her favorite sayings …read more
This is the same recipe that mom used when I was growing up. As a kid, I could eat dozens! After you try these fluffy pancakes, it’ll be impossible to go back to a pre-made mix. This simple recipe is made up of seven basic pantry essentials. And added fruit is always welcome! My girls have a blast with these. We divide the batter evenly …read more
Since we’ve been in Greece, I’ve really come to appreciate a dish of yogurt with whatever fruit is in season. A drizzle of honey and a few nuts on top really make a tasty breakfast. I found the cutest pattern – Yogurt 101 from Briney Deep Designs that has a recipe for homemade yogurt, it’s amazing how easy it is, along with a knit jar cozy …read more
We’ve learned that quiet time here in Greece extends from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. The afternoon nap time is protected by law in the city of Athens. If you make noise that disturbs your neighbors, you could be given a stiff fine! After 5:00 is coffee time – and Greek citizens gather at outdoor taverna’s for coffee and conversation. Dinner is still …read more
