Cookie is recovering well from a minor paw-under-stroller accident. She’s an enthusiastic and adventurous little eater so far. May is here! The trees are greener by the day and I’m thriving on the abundant sunshine.
Show me more seasonal recipes » 50+ Fresh Memorial Day Recipes Tonight I made the avocado sauce and pickled onions with it….YUM. I honestly passed this up thinking “eh” but then my friends had a fiesta dinner and I was dying for an excuse not to eat their steak or ground beef tacos so I made the refried beans for my tacos. “Another dinner success! This was surprisingly tasty. Asparagus and spring peas are on the decline, so get them while you can. I think I’ll make a crisp soon-the only question is which kind ( blueberry, mixed berry or strawberry rhubarb?). This month, seasonal produce options are expanding to include fresh fruit like blueberries and strawberries, rhubarb and cherries. I know she has a lot of fans here, so I wanted to fill you in. Watching her slow down makes my heart ache and I’m loving on her as much as possible. Cookie is approximately fourteen years old now, and we’re having more conversations about her quality of life. She’s not feeling well at the moment and I’m working with the vets to get her better. A few weeks ago, I realized that she can’t hear me any more. I’m also watching my dog, Cookie, grow older. Why is this year is going by so quickly? Watching our baby grow bigger makes me acutely aware of the days going by, though the months are a blur since the nights are still so long. Show me more fruit and vegetables » What to Cook This June “Made this immediately last night and loved it – my daughter as well! Quick and easy for when you get home from work – served alongside pasta.” – Connie
She’s actually doing much better! She has been cycling through some health issues for a while, but she’s in good shape right now. Last month, I mentioned that my dog Cookie was not doing well. This is my public request to be careful out there, especially on the water. After a month in the hospital and learning to walk again on a prosthetic leg, he’s doing well. Now it’s also the anniversary of my brother’s wakeboarding accident. Independence Day has always been one of my very favorite holidays, since it’s an annual family reunion on my mom’s side.
I hope you have a fun long weekend in store. July is here! I love long summer days and warm summer evenings. Show me more fruit and vegetables » What to Cook This August I will use this recipe whenever I get kohlrabi in my CSA box. It’s so delicious! I also traded the tarragon for mint. “I made this salad last night ahead of time, and added the toasted seeds and cheese (gruyere) at serving time. Maybe she’ll like tomatoes by the end of the season-I’m working on it! Apples My baby girl used to eat anything I put on her plate, but she is suddenly expressing some clear preferences. I made her a miniature layered blueberry cake with cream cheese frosting. I still can’t believe that we just celebrated Grace’s first birthday. We’re looking for suitable childcare and then I’ll get back to business, slowly but surely. I’m hoping to share some new recipes with you soon. I see Caprese salads and panzanella in our near future. The Cherokee purples and Sungolds are glorious and the rest are just pitiful. Speaking of tomatoes, our garden tomatoes are finally showing up. I propose that we make good use of all the tomatoes, corn and peaches while we still can. It’s the best of both worlds, which is why this list is a long one. September is when summer and fall produce collide at the farmers’ market.
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