Are you looking for something a little different than the usual “red” salsa for your Cinco de Mayo celebration? If so, this recipe is easy, delicious and is striking to look at. Go ahead and adjust the recipe to your own taste. Maybe you like hotter peppers, fewer peppers, different peppers, more cilantro, etc. The … Continue reading
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Cochinita Pibil Tacos
The idea for this recipe came to me one day while watching Guy Fieri’s “triple D” show on TV. He visited a diner that was serving cochinita pibil. Until that point, I had no idea such a thing existed but I knew I had to have some! I set out on an internet recipe quest to … Continue reading
So You Say You Don’t Like Brussels Sprouts
Go ahead and gag. I would venture to guess that you are in good company with a large percentage of the rest of the world also not liking these “tiny cabbages”. But if you haven’t tried Brussels sprouts in a long time or, in your last memory of them, they were steamed to the point of being gray, I … Continue reading
Baked Cod In Pita – California Style
Cod has to be my favorite white fish. It’s moist and flavorful, not to mention versitile. I first made this “sandwich” for my very health-concious, foodie sister-in-law. Neither of us could believe what an amazing flavor sensation we had in our hands. She gave it her stamp of approval and I’ve been making it ever since. You … Continue reading
Homemade Lemonade
What do you do when life hands you lemons? Make lemonade, of course! My sister/blogging buddy has the most amazing lemon tree. It always seems to be producing and, sometimes I feel like, the more we pick it, the more it produces. And we pick it a lot! Can you imagine? Free lemons right in … Continue reading
The Lilac Project
It’s not some secret government project or 80’s band name. It’s actual lilac! A friend of mine has been asking for a clone from my lilac bush for years. Last year, I really thought I had something going. But, it died in short order. This year, while trimming the lilac bush back, I thought I’d give … Continue reading
Spring Blooms
The 3 days of rain wasn’t enough to stop these beauties from opening. Here are the freesia and lilac showing off their spring best. Continue reading
Spring is Here
My seedlings have finally emerged from the soil. Here are the sunflowers, basil and snap peas standing up to greet the rainy day. ~Trish Continue reading