My friends decided to do a juice cleanse and, of course, I got pulled into it. Never again. It was 2 torturous days of dreaming about pasta, wine, bread, and cheese. Some wise people say that after not drinking alcohol for a while you start to see things more clearly. During those very long […]
Peaches n’ (Chevre) Cream
Paonia peaches are some of the best in the country. It’s a bold statement I’m sure many southerners would rebut, but I stand by my opinion. There is nothing quite like a warm, ripe, juicy peach. The nectar gushes out of the delicate fuzzy skin with each bite making the experience almost sensual. We […]
Blueberry Lime Pound Cake
It’s August in Maine, and that means one thing. Well, actually, it means many things: frenetically busy 90 plus hour work schedule (tourist based economy), insane sleep deprivation, and BLUEBERRIES!!!!!! I love this time of year because this state is just lousy with blueberries. Conveniently enough, at the kennel I work at there are […]
Decadent Eggplant Dip
Eggplant is a delicious vegetable that can use to create a variety of dishes. It can be use to create different types of casseroles, stews, and vegetable meals. Unlike other vegetables, the best season for growing eggplant is during the summer season. So now is the perfect time to purchase eggplant to create your meals […]
Summer Sweet Corn
Sweet corn will forever be one of my summer time food staples. Perhaps that is because I grew up in the heart of corn country, Nebraska. Although I didn’t grow up on a farm, I remember running through friends’ corn fields, selecting the choicest ears for our dinner table. That corn was amazingly sweet […]