Basil Blueberry Highball
If you’re still lucky enough to have some of the season’s last blueberries in your possession, this luscious little cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate summer and the impending change of seasons. I saw these local blueberries at the grocery store on my way home and, even though I…
Pearl Barley and Tatsoi Soup
If bright bok choy and baby mustard greens had a love child, it would be tatsoi. It’s one of my favorite summer treats, and it’s perfect in this hearty soup. Now that (fingers crossed) the worst of the horrid heat wave is (hopefully) behind us, I can daydream about…
Chili Chocolate Coconut Bites
Earlier today I saw a television ad for an Almond Joy bar and I thought, “Wow. I haven’t had one of those since about 2002. Man, does that look insanely good.” However, having a day off – and not feeling like leaving the apartment – I thought I’d take a…
Blueberry Switchel
I feel like I have a “drink opening problem.” Scratch that. I know I have a problem opening containers. I’ve been guzzling iced tea during this hot spell, and my favorite type of iced tea has a weird clear plastic ring that you should be able to pull straight down…
Bacon Caprese Farfalle Salad
I finally got smart (ish) today. With the CSA kicking into full swing, it’s easy to let things languish or get buried in the fridge. So, I poured myself a cup of coffee, and made a list of everything that needs to be used sooner rather than later, along with…
