Although I am not a vegetarian, I am a huge fan of produce. Some of my favorite meals are based around fruits and vegetables. So, this time of year is quite exciting for me. After a long winter and spring with almost no freshly picked produce, it is a delight to visit our local farm stands. This past weekend I was pleased to find five different types of lettuce, radishes, peas, and much more. My husband and I purchased a variety of veggies to use in our meals for the next few days.
Two summer favorites of ours are summer squash
Midfield Café, Nashua, NH
by TT June 27th, 2011 | Restaurant Reviews
My husband and I are both morning people, which means that even on a weekend he's awake by 5:30 and I'm awake by 6:30. With these "early" starts to the day, we both enjoy a morning that starts with work and is followed by a late breakfast. After a few hours of exercise, chores, and work projects, both of us have created appetites that are ready for a hearty breakfast.
This past Sunday was one of those days. As we wanted to spend the early afternoon doing some shopping for home decor and farm fresh produce, we needed to choose
This past Sunday was one of those days. As we wanted to spend the early afternoon doing some shopping for home decor and farm fresh produce, we needed to choose
Make Your Own Temaki Sushi
by TT June 23rd, 2011 | Main Dishes, Recipes
With four children that have varying likes, it can be difficult to find a dinner that works for all. When I want to make a meal that is eagerly embraced by all, I tend to choose a "Make Your Own" meal, such as make your own paninis. There is another meal of this type that makes all of them even more excited, Make Your Own Temaki Sushi.
Let me start by explaining what temaki sushi is. Most of us hear the term "sushi" and think raw fish. However, sushi actually is the rice that quite often accompanies the dish. Temaki sushi
Let me start by explaining what temaki sushi is. Most of us hear the term "sushi" and think raw fish. However, sushi actually is the rice that quite often accompanies the dish. Temaki sushi
Organic Volcano Lemon Burst and Lime Burst
by TT June 22nd, 2011 | Food News
In my role, I receive many offers to sample products. These products range from obvious items that aren't of interest to items that would be interesting to try to items whose arrival is counted by the minute. About a month ago, I received an email offering to send Organic Volcano Lemon Burst and Lime Burst. These two products fell into the middle category: worthy of my time but nothing that had me awaiting the mailman at the door.
When the package arrived, I noted the typical plastic packaging, shaped and colored appropriately for each flavor. I placed both of them
When the package arrived, I noted the typical plastic packaging, shaped and colored appropriately for each flavor. I placed both of them
Bourbon Sauce
by TT June 20th, 2011 | Simple Solutions
Here are a few fun facts about me and bourbon. One, I never have liked the smell or taste of bourbon, or any whiskey for that matter. Two, my husband adores a well-aged whiskey as a sipping cocktail. Three, over the past couple years I have come to appreciate the smoothness and aroma of better bourbons. Four, I actually thoroughly enjoyed this sauce.
With yesterday being Father's Day, the entire day's menu was planned around my husband's likes. While he and I enjoy dining together, many of his favorites aren't mine. For example, dinner was country fried steak and fried zucchini.
With yesterday being Father's Day, the entire day's menu was planned around my husband's likes. While he and I enjoy dining together, many of his favorites aren't mine. For example, dinner was country fried steak and fried zucchini.