About five years ago, I met James’ mom over a platter of pressed picnic sandwiches. I know that I’ve mentioned this once before, but bear with me. James had spent the past few months of our friendship-turned-budding-relationship letting me know all about his mom– or maybe not so much about her as he did about her food, which…
Smoky Shrimp Pasta Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette
This Smoky Shrimp Pasta Salad with Chipotle Dressing is about to make a lot of people reaaaal popular this summer.
Eggplant, Prosciutto, & Pesto Pressed Picnic Sandwiches
“These sandwiches were so delectable that the enzymes in my palate shivered with excitement” – James, when asked how begin this blog post. And that is why he is not a food blogger. But he is a big fan of these sandwiches, because…. well, who wouldn’t be? Homemade pesto, grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers,…
Fried Olives Stuffed with Italian Sausage and Goat Cheese
I don’t know a single person who feels lukewarm about olives– my boyfriend, for example, absolutely hates them, and I really love them and always try to sneak them (and artichokes, one of his other many food foes) into Mediterranean dishes without him noticing. There’s no fooling him; he always picks them out. My brother loves…
Avocado Bacon Pasta Salad
As ridiculous as this may sound, I’ve been thinking up pasta salad recipes for weeks now. Once the first faint brush of summer sun could be felt inching its way across bare shoulders, I could be found walking around the neighborhood with a dog leash in one hand (with puppy attached, of course) and my…
S’mores Treats in Mini Mason Jars
I don’t really have much of a sweet tooth, but some days I have cravings for s’mores. Really, I should say most days. Most days I have cravings for s’mores. If you’re still hung up on the non-sweet-tooth part, I apologize. I’m just more of a salty snacker than a sweet eater. Except…
Marinated Antipasto Skewers
There’s been a lot of debate lately about using the “F” word. You know… Foodie.
Captain’s Passion Punch
I originally had planned to start this off with a mention of the sudden shift we’ve had from freezing cold to sunny and 80-someodd degrees. We seem to have skipped spring all-together, I would have said, and bounded into the days of BBQs and backyard events. At least that’s how it seemed last week when…
