08.23.10

Summer Squash and Sweet Corn Gratin…Casserole…Yum

Happy birthday to my grandma! (I’ll see you soon. Tell grandpa to practice Aggravation.)

I’m sending my gratitude to my brother-in-law who fixed the comment section Friday. I did a little dance and added a few more options to the site after said dance. It wasn’t quite working when I [...]

08.11.10

Asian Markets and Asian Spinach/Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

During our trip to the Minneapolis Farmers Market a few weeks ago, I picked up what was labeled ‘spinach.’ I was wise enough to know that this was not the variety found in grocery stores around the United States. I believe I picked up a large bag for $1…plenty for 3 dishes, even [...]

08.04.10

Make This Summer: Shrimp Boil with Potatoes, Corn and Buttery-Spiced Broth

When I say shrimp boil what comes to your mind? For me, a non-southerner, I conjure sunny days, surrounded by family, in an outdoor setting with messy, buttery broth covering our fingers and dripping from our chins. I picture loud conversation and a spat over someone picking up the morsel that someone else [...]

07.21.10

Free Queso, a Must-See Movie and Salsa Verde

First off, Moe’s Southwest Grill is celebrating their 10 year anniversary in the restaurant biz and has free queso all day today, July 21 (2010). Go for me! Please. Run there for this delectable cheese dip and think of me. Minnesota doesn’t have a single Moes (why?!?!)…if it did, I would [...]

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