Spring has finally sprung here on Long Island and I am thrilled beyond belief to finally eat fresh and local. Although we haven’t started our garden yet our herb pot is going strong AND our chickens have started laying eggs again, which warrants a mini celebration in and of itself. Yesterday morning we had our Read More …
Each Christmas it seems that I become more and more ‘domesticated’ for lack of better word, although I personally like to call it awesome. As I grow older more and more homemade cookies and goodies get made to bring to the various places I do during the holiday season, and Mike and I start incorporating Read More …
Things are finally starting to warm up around here on Long Island so, to take advantage of this, June’s potluck was Picnic and BBQ themed. We held it at a local picnic area near a beach, and it was a fun afternoon and evening. Aside from the food, we played lawn golf, listened to music, Read More …
I like getting down and dirty when I cook, and when I eat. Nothing to me beats eating with your hands, and licking your fingers clean, it’s just so primal, so perfect. This is why Ethiopian food is one of my favorites. So, last week, with a bunch of eggplant, onion, chickpeas, spinach, and teff Read More …
Recently I’ve been trying to rely less on recipes that result in one item meals (I.E.: Soups, chilis, pastas etc.) , and work more on creating well rounded plates from what we have. Part of what has been helping me has been my involvement in a local food share in which we giveaway tons, literally, Read More …
