Since I’ve been writing a lot about watermelon the last week or so, I thought I’d finish off my “watermelon series” (so to speak) by talking about one of my favorite watermelon “recipes” in the universe: the vodka-infused watermelon.
If you’re having a picnic or bbq this summer (and there will be mostly adults present, of [...]
Summer is all about things that are natural and simple. And during no time of year do fruits and vegetables taste better than during summer. Tomatoes are sweet and full of flavor. Strawberries and cherries are ripe and perfect. It’s the best time to eat some of the best food in [...]
While food on the grill tastes wonderful slathered in lots of spices and tangy sauces, something about cooking something over an open flame brings out the best in simple foods, as well. And some foods really shine when prepared with simplicity.
When you grill oysters, they cook beautifully and naturally, and are full of flavor. [...]
Years ago, wherever you lived is what you ate– you had to go to a special store to find international spices and specialty foods. Now, though, international cooking –especially from some cultures in particular– is hugely widespread, and just about every store has an international foods section. (However, the best quality, most authentic ingredients [...]
Today I’m continuing my series about crock pot and freezer cooking with a great how-to article about how to use stuff lying around the house to make a great –and easy, of course– dinner in the crock pot.
You’ll be seeing new articles on crock pot and freezer cooking throughout the month, along with some great [...]
I seem to be on a “basic ingredient” sort of kick lately. Spice mixes and simple sauces andthat kind of thing. And since these sorts of recipes are always useful, I’m sticking with my “basic” theme for today and posting a new one. For breadcrumbs!
Breadcrumbs are boring, right? Well, they don’t have [...]
I looove green chilies. But I have an admission to make. When I lived in the States, I generally bought them in a can. It was just so much easier that way– and I’m infamously lazy. And while they do have lovely canned roasted red peppers here in Spain… it’s hard [...]
