My family and I have spent the past week on vacation in the Mid-Atlantic states. We have been to the beach several times and enjoyed the usual beach fare: french fries, ice cream, Italian ice water, caramel corn. Travelling by car with four children, there also have been numerous stops at fast food restaurants for pizza, fried chicken, and more french fries.
The vacation has been a success, except for the weather. Though when you are somewhere between the ages of six and eleven, overcast skies and chilly temperatures don't stop you from jumping in the waves
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TK’s Chesapeake Cole Slaw
by TK on July 20th, 2007 | Recipes, Salads
Coleslaw is one of those crazy dishes that has about a thousand different variations. Some people make it with mayo. Some with vinegar. Sometimes it is sweet. Sometimes it is sour.
My coleslaw is more of a combination recipe, and it has the bite of Chesapeake flavoring (like you are eating crabs out on the back porch or cooking fish and chips).
1 ½ lb. green cabbage, quartered, cored and shredded
5 tablespoons cider or malt vinegar
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, plus more for additional seasoning
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion,
My coleslaw is more of a combination recipe, and it has the bite of Chesapeake flavoring (like you are eating crabs out on the back porch or cooking fish and chips).
1 ½ lb. green cabbage, quartered, cored and shredded
5 tablespoons cider or malt vinegar
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, plus more for additional seasoning
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion,
Herb of the Month: Mint
by TT on July 15th, 2007 | Recipes, Salads
In the midst of summer, it seems that most of us are busy trying to keep cool. Whether it be by consuming many ice cold beverages, finding a shady spot in the yard to lounge, or staying inside an air conditioned home, we have the same goal. We want to avoid the heat and humidity.
What herb speaks best of keeping cool? In my opinion, it would be mint. The very flavor of mint conjures thoughts of the icy cold: enjoying a peppermint candy, eating mint chocolate chip ice cream, or chewing on spearmint gum.
What herb speaks best of keeping cool? In my opinion, it would be mint. The very flavor of mint conjures thoughts of the icy cold: enjoying a peppermint candy, eating mint chocolate chip ice cream, or chewing on spearmint gum.
Summer Salad with Strawberries
by TT on July 4th, 2007 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Salads
The end of June is a great time to pick strawberries in New England. These berries are ripe and prevalent at this time of year. On a recent weekend morning, my children and I went to a local pick your own farm and in less than 30 minutes had harvested five pounds of sweet, ripe strawberries.
Upon bringing these berries home, I knew I wanted to use them in a new recipe. Having used strawberries in many of the typical recipes: shortcake, jam, fruit salad, sauce for ice cream or waffles, I wanted to make something different. With the heat of summer upon us, I
Upon bringing these berries home, I knew I wanted to use them in a new recipe. Having used strawberries in many of the typical recipes: shortcake, jam, fruit salad, sauce for ice cream or waffles, I wanted to make something different. With the heat of summer upon us, I
