Tag: cucumbers
A Parsi-inspired salad for The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth, a TLC Book Review
I have really enjoyed Barbara O’Neal‘s other novels so when Lisa from the TLC Book Tour emailed me about The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth I immediately responded, “Yes, I would love to read it!” I received a free review copy of this book from the author for this stopover. I was not paid for this…
A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer
The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer is the latest stop on the TLC Book Tour.I received a free review copy from the publisher for this stopover. I assure you I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own. About the book: The Paris Agent • Publisher: Graydon House (July 11, 2023) • Paperback: 416…
Summer Salad, Version II
Here’s a recipe for “Corn, Nectarine, Cucumber, Tomato, Radish, Beet, Feta and Arugula Salad with Habanero Vinaigrette” or simply Summer Salad, Version II.
Summer Salad
Not the most creative of titles but this is a good way to use up cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden. I also threw in a bonus recipe nod for another way to use shishito peppers. Keep reading.
Rabbit Food with Chicken Nuggets (and a book review of The Damage Done
In a world where it seems like we are living out a dystopian plot, it’s nice to read something that appears to depict utopia. The Damage Done by Michael Landweber might be just what we need. About the novel: For fans of Ben Winters and Sarah Pinsker, this mind-bending and thought-provoking novel pushes the limits of fiction,…
Greek Garden Veggie Salad with Grilled Corn
This salad is a perfect summer side (or a meal in itself).
Please Meet Anna…..
Welcome to a late addition to C.L.U.E. as I try to rectify a formidable FUBAR. Here’s a great Black Bean Salad and a Pasta Mediterranean Salad from Anna Dishes.
Sweet Sriracha Pickles
I was inspired by pickled dirt. Truly. I pickled some chard stems a while back and my mother assessed that they tasted like “pickled dirt.” OK, so the pickled chard was an acquired taste but that pickling liquid was da’ bomb! I made up some of this sweet-hot brine and threw in some…
Curried Chicken Salad with Cucumbers
I love summer. Specifically, I love July. July is the month that I can take my vacation and some much needed time off. I won’t get on a soap box or anything today, but July is the month that I get to totally be out of the office. (I do still work…
Wasabi Quick Dilled Pickles
I heart my big, yellow Gourmet cookbook. (I think that has been well-established.) There are quite a few recipes that can be adapted to fresh produce from the garden. If you are picking cukes, you must make this. Especially if you are picking just a few a day. The original recipe called…