Tag Archives: Summer

Wheatberry Salad with Spinach and Corn

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

It seems like ages ago that I first posted my near misadventure with wheat berries. It was actually only this past spring, but there has been a parade of salads between then and now and an entire summer gone by … Continue reading →

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A Festival of Salsa

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

Two foodies go on a mid week drive to the country. What do they find? Two artisan cheese factories, a handmade chocolate shop,  lunch at a cider house (the patio was in the orchard, the food made on an outdoor … Continue reading →

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Totally Tempting Tomato Basil Tart

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

I. LOVE. PICNICS. About the only thing I love more is planning the picnic menu. Imagine opening up your picnic basket and finding this lovely Tomato Basil Tart? I’ve been making this tart for years. One of the first times … Continue reading →

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Foodie’s Block?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Pretty sure we’ve all heard of writer’s block, but “Foodie’s Block”? I don’t usually get writer’s block, especially when it comes to my favourite topic, EATING. Frankly, I am the annoying office water cooler colleague that loves a chance to … Continue reading →

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Limited Edition Zucchini Feta Pancakes

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

I won’t lie, it’s been a frustrating summer when it comes to Zucchini. Last year I couldn’t keep up and this year we’ve struggled to get 5 medium sized zucchini from the one plant in our garden so far.  I … Continue reading →

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Zippy ‘n’ Zesty Peach BBQ Sauce

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

There is BBQ Sauce and THEN there is Peach BBQ Sauce. It’s a MUST MAKE item on my canning to do list. Commercial BBQ Sauce just will not cut it after trying this for the first time a few years … Continue reading →

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Grilled Pork Chops with Zesty Cherry Salsa

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

I love fruit salsas – they look so lux yet take so little effort. Combine them with nice thick chops on the grill and suddenly it’s fancy time! I’ll shut up now because really, the pictures are speaking for me … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Style Cold Rolls with Shrimp and Mint

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Still gotta eat, even though it’s hot enough that catching a breeze feels like a luxury, and staying cool is a full time job in itself… It would be awesome if these cold rolls would make themselves in advance, be … Continue reading →

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Make No Excuses Margarita Kabobs

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Sure, marinating meat in advance takes a little bit of effort, as does cutting up some veggies and putting it all together on a stick. But one look a these, and there will be no more excuses NOT to make … Continue reading →

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Herbed Summer Tian

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

At the peak of summer, mother nature brings out her all of finery… all at once! Tomatoes, Zucchini and Eggplant vie for our attention and while the bounty is stunning, it can be a little over whelming sometimes! This Herbed … Continue reading →

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