What You Need: 1 fresh pineapple 1 pint fresh blueberries 1 pint fresh strawberries cut in half 1/4 C maple syrup 1/4 C orange juice 1 T fresh mint, chopped Pepper to taste How to […]
Silly Summer Soup
What You Need: 2 T unsalted butter 1 lg. onion, chopped fine 1 sweet red pepper, diced 3 small zucchini, diced 1/4 t cayenne 1 lb white potatoes, peeled and diced 2 C water 2 […]
Summer Veggie Grilled Sub
What You Need: 1/4 C mayonnaise 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 T lemon juice 1/8 C olive oil 1 C red bell peppers, sliced 1 zucchini, sliced 1 sweet red onion, sliced 1 yellow squash, […]
A Little Fruity Nut Salad
What You Need: 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced 1 small fennel bulb, trim and dice 1/2 C raisins 2 shallots, finely minced 1/2 C fresh orange juice […]
About Bananas: Part 2
As a banana gets old, the skin will get thinner. It will turn black and oily looking. At this point, the fruit inside will have soft bruised spots and will break apart easily. At this […]
About Bananas: Part 1
Bananas are one of the most widely eaten fruits. They are easy to handle, go anywhere, and kids love them. I never used to like bananas when I was a child, but I have found […]
Strawberries: Part 1
I never met a strawberry that I didn’t like. Those fuzzy little fruits are delightful all by themselves. Picking them can be a chore, but you can avoid this by heading to the grocery store […]
Twice As Nice Melon Bowl
What You Need: 2 C watermelon, seeds removed and cubed 2 small cantaloupe, seeds removed and cut in half 1 qt. vanilla ice cream, softened How to Make It: Place the cubes […]
About Watermelons: Part 2
The primary use for watermelons is as a sliced snack. Cut the watermelon in half and slice into wedges for easy eating. I loved watermelon as a kid but hated to keep spitting out the […]
Lemon Blue Cheese Freeze
What You Need: 1 pt. lemon sherbet, softened 3 T blue cheese, crumbled fine 1 lemon, peeled and cut into wedges 1 (5 oz.) pkg. mixed salad greens How to Make It: […]
About Watermelons: Part 1
What can I say about this quintessential summer fruit? Watermelon is a favorite at picnics and family gatherings. It is tasty fruit that is also healthy for you. But make sure that you choose the […]
Peaches: Part 2
After consuming so many of the fruits, it is conceivable that you will have some left over. You are in luck here. Peaches are popular in all sorts of recipes. Let’s start with dessert. If […]