Corn on the Cob

Summer time is my favorite time of year to be a food writer. The possibilities are endless and even the rising food prices barely touch my farm fresh produce. Corn on the cob is one of my favorite summer time indulgences. It reminds me of everything good about childhood and back yard barbecues–yes, it’s hard to believe that food can sometimes elicit such an emotional response in us. Over the years I have revamped my corn on the cob over and over again. Here are a few of my tips: Add Sugar to the Water This is a tip I … Continue reading

Campfire Cooking

Fall is the perfect time for some campfire cooking. Whether you like to use a fancy grill or rough it using only a stick, there are several recipes that you can try. Nothing beats the flavor of campfire cooking, and all of that outdoor air is one of the best seasonings for hunger. Even kids can cook over a campfire when you hand them a stick. Don’t limit their creations to just marshmallows, though. Try hot dogs and bannock, which is bread dough that you wrap around the stick. Just make sure to supervise children, since hot pointy sticks and … Continue reading

Finger Lickin’ Good Summer Recipes

Corn on the cob, watermelon, hamburgers, and hot dogs are some of summer’s tastiest no-utensils-needed foods. The hands-on favorites are simple to eat and make clean up even easier. The following recipes are some of my family’s finger lickin’ favorites. All that’s required to eat them are clean hands and a healthy appetite. EGG IN THE MIDDLE PIZZA Ingredients: 1 (12-inch) unbaked pizza crust 4 ounces shredded Gouda cheese 4 ounces shredded Havarti cheese 4 ounces goat cheese 8 slices of prosciutto 8 fresh morel mushrooms 12 spears fresh asparagus, blanched and grilled 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved … Continue reading

Memorial Day Picnic Recipes

The long Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away. Time to get out the grill and start cooking up your favorite summertime treats. If you are looking for the perfect dishes to prepare for a holiday weekend potluck or picnic, check out the following recipes: GRILLED SODA POP PORK TENDERLOIN Ingredients: 2 cups of ginger ale 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic Pork Tenderloin Directions: Mix all ingredients. Place two tenderloins in plastic bag. Marinate tenderloins for 2 to 6 hours. Remove pork from marinade and grill until tenderloins reach an internal … Continue reading

Do You Buy Food Delivered by Mail?

I do. Not everyday groceries, mind you. Most of what I order is stuff I can’t find in my favorite grocery stores. Take this acai (pronounced a-sigh-ee) stuff I ordered the other day from Acai Roots. Getting an Acai Fix I read an article about the benefits of acai berries, which come from Brazil and are supposed to be among the most nutritious and antioxidant rich foods on the planet. I’ve been buying Bolthouse’s Bom Dia line of acai drinks, but a friend of ours who’s from Brazil turned us on to Acai Roots’ product because it’s supposedly an even … Continue reading