Musings
Bring on the Sun (and Wild Salmon)!
Not much revives the mind and spirit like a change of scenery, especially when that involves palm trees and crashing waves! The past, almost, year has been challenging to say the least, so my family took the opportunity to do something most people cannot normally plan to do with an [...]
Tacos Por Favor!
We love tacos in my family... particularly Baja style, and either shrimp or fish are the go to. Having spent so long in Southern California, we became pretty spoiled when it comes to Mexican food and it is not always easy to satisfy the craving here on the East Coast. [...]
Spring into grillin’… Veggies!
Spring time in the North East is always a bit…unpredictable! This year has been especially crazy with the constant up and down on the thermometer, but that has not put a chill into Spring fever…not today anyway! We are finally having a more April-like day today, and I am thinking [...]
Thinking’ about Thanksgiving!
It's never to early to start thinking about Thanksgiving! After all, it is the only holiday we have that is focused completely on The Meal. There is so much amazing food that is served around this country on Thanksgiving...the main event is usually a Turkey, but the rest of the [...]
Sweet Summer!
I am in love with stone fruits of any kind...Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, cherries...especially the White Nectarines, which are like sweet little balls of sunshine! I never really get sick of eating them and wish we could enjoy them for more of the year. Since the season is short, I try [...]
Winter, a time for (veggie) stew!
March is the time of year when it seems that Winter should be over, or almost over anyway. But, here in the North East, this month is very hard to predict....then again, this whole season has been that way so far! It has been unnaturally warm the past couple of [...]
Cozy Valentine’s Day!
Valentines Day is a time to celebrate the ones you love! Why not do it with a cozy meal by the fire...in your own home? JAM is offering a price fix menu for Valentines day this year...So, forget the stress of making a reservation to have dinner with your love [...]
Holiday Party Time!
And now for the crazy weeks of December! It is the time of year when every day becomes a serious juggling act with Holiday concerts, dance recitals, school parties...not to mention the calendar full of fundraisers and house parties to attend! Oh, and there is that little soiree you decided [...]
Thanksgiving 2016
Thanksgiving time is all about family, friends and FOOD! I have always loved Thanksgiving and ,whether I have a table full of guests or a small gathering, I always insist on making way more food than is needed. Of course, there is the turkey, but that is not my focus, [...]
Summertime, and the living’ is easy!
Ahhh, Summer! I love the long days, how beautiful all the gardens look, wearing dresses and flip flops and, of course, the simplicity of the grill. The heat of the season means lots of salads, cold food and never using a kitchen stove. It also keeps us all outside, at [...]
Thanksgiving Menu 2016
Thanksgiving time is all about family, friends and FOOD! I have always loved Thanksgiving and ,whether I have a table full of guests or a small gathering, I always insist on making way more food than is needed. Of course, there is the turkey, but that is not my focus, [...]
Finally, Summer!
A few months ago it seemed as if we would never see Summer again, but, as always, it has arrived. Summer is the time for outdoor gatherings, going to the beach, farmers markets, grilled food and lots of salads! The best hot summer evening meal consists of something cooked [...]