Category: Recipes
As promised—a watermelon cocktail
Celebrating (or mourning) the end of summer with Watermelon ‘Ritas.
My Watermelon Salad
I finally broke down and picked a watermelon. Here is an interesting salad with watermelon, blue cheese, pancetta and basil.
Surprise watermelon
DIY projects still taking up our time (and our living spaces). But, we actually have things growing in the garden! Enjoy this simple post with “borrowed” recipes.
Sangria Again?
After a day of remodeling and DIY projects, I threw together an improvised sangria for much needed patio time.
Eating Weeds
With no rain and excessive heat, our garden production is nil. We have resorted to eating weeds. Have you harvested any purslane lately?
Reading, Writing, and Cooking (just a bit)
I made bread without a mixer! Another recipe from the lake: Tuscan Flatbread from “A Thousand Days in Tuscany.”
Livin’ Large at the Lake.
Some more musings on lake life and a super simple sandwich recipe: Turkey Hummus Wraps.
My final “Best Burger” installment (at least for now)
“Poblanocado” Burgers with Jicama-Radish Salad and Lime-Chipotle Vinaigrette. This was my best hope for winning in 2009! Foiled again!
Another Best Burger Recipe
Another recipe that didn’t win…but, it sure is tasty: Brat Burgers with “Dunkelized” Onions
Best Burger Contests
OCD—I am a recovering food contest fanatic.