You’re gonna love this tart! It starts with tart, Granny Smith apples and caramel bits, then finishes in nothing but crumbs. It’s also a great make-ahead, party dish. Bake your tart ahead of time, then pop it in the oven for a few minutes when guests arrive. It pairs well with wine and brie. Maybe … Continue reading
A big thanks to our dear friend and neighbor, John, for sharing this great idea with me. A perfectly cooked sunny-side up egg with lemon and fresh oregano. It couldn’t be faster or more delicious. Greek Eggs 1 egg 1 tablespoon olive oil squeeze of lemon dash of salt dash of pepper a few leaves … Continue reading
When life gives you lemons, say thanks and make cocktails! Recipes don’t get much easier than two ingredients. All you need is sugar and lemon zest to make delicious lemon sugar. Use it to rim a cocktail glass, sprinkle on cookies, muffins or cakes! Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar Zest of 2 large lemons Mix … Continue reading
Actually, it was 7:58.58 A lot of people love to hit the drive-thru for breakfast. Sure it seems quick and easy. But is it really? I can make myself a satisfying breakfast in 8 minutes, get to the freeway in 5, and still be able to eat on the go. Or, I can do the … Continue reading
This awesome recipe is from our guest bloggers in the PNW – Tiffany Trammel-Zurn and Straga Nana Sunshin (a/k/a Wowman Jam). Tiffany sent me the recipe by text and I had to try it immediately. This stuff is awesome. If you live were fresh tomatoes are abundant, I highly recommend you try this recipe. I … Continue reading
Sometimes CPM gets to carve out a day to have a field trip. We talk about taking field trips all the time, places we’d like to go, things we’d like to see. A nice portion of these field trips never happen, but it was time to squeeze one in. Since kicking off CPM Delivers, we … Continue reading
There is a great place in Esparto, California called Manas Ranch. They have a meat counter, deli sandwiches, and down the road at the farm this time of year they have fresh peaches and produce. On Fridays, the meat counter sells whole BBQ’d tri-tip. They are excellent. I picked one up yesterday and decided to … Continue reading
If you have ever tried to make Mexican corn cake in the oven, you probably know that you have to bake it slowly in a water bath. My family enjoys corn cake but I don’t make it very often, as I really don’t want to have to bake things in a water bath. So, I … Continue reading
Is anyone else drooling yet? I am! This recipe hails from our friend Wowman Jam Lady (a/k/a Tiffany). WJL lives in the PNW (Pacific Northwest), where berry season is in full swing! So what’s a Wowman Jam Lady to do with all of this blackberry abundance? Make cocktails! For the record, she also probably made … Continue reading
Another great recipe from our sister, Theresa! “I think this might be about 5 calories and is delicious. Great for dieting and detoxing too!” CRAN CUBES 3 3/4 cups water 10 oz frozen cranberries (I use Stahlbush Island Farms, sustainable, non GMO certified) Boil cranberries in water until berries pop. Strain through a seive and … Continue reading
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