BobbyFlay, Rachael Ray and the End of September

Time to decide that the summer season is over. After a cool end to the month of August, and a blast of heat in late September when we were back in school, we can say that even though it seemed a little off balance it is time to move on. This week brought us summer-like … Continue reading

Recipe Ideas for Cherry Season!

School is out for summer vacation! Time to slow down, relax and make some great food. Right now, it is all about cherry season. Cherries, like any fruit, make a great pair with grilled meats. The sweetness of the fruit combined with the smoky flavor that comes from cooking meat on the grill is a dinner … Continue reading

Making a Memorable Burger!

The rain was falling just as we were getting ready to leave to join our school at the start of the parade route for the annual Memorial Day parade down the main avenue of the neighborhood. Once we met our group, the raindrops stopped and we were happy to close our huge umbrella and carry it behind … Continue reading

The Reign of The Waldorf Salad

Some recipes have real staying power. Take the unassuming Waldorf salad named after the New York City hotel that first served the dish at the Waldorf-Astoria in 1896. The salad wasn’t created by the hotel chef but by the maître d’hôtel Oscar Tschirky. The Waldorf salad is made up of a few ingredients and has seen … Continue reading

Teal is the New Orange Pumpkin for Halloween

Halloween is not a fun day for kids with food allergies. They have to either not take part in class parties and door-to-door fun with trick-or-treating in the  neighborhood or maybe sit out on all the fun as a way of avoiding any potential problems. Another option is for kids to head out with everyone else … Continue reading

A Tip for Summer Tomatoes

Summer tomatoes. This is the time of year to enjoy them. Ripe, juicy tomatoes from the farmer’s market or plucked from the vine in the garden is a seasonal pleasure. Look for different varieties that are available. Some tomatoes can have a darker hue leaning toward more of a brown color. One ingredient can help make your … Continue reading

July is Flying By

It’s the end of July and summer is slowly slipping by. The Shasta daisies have stood tall and are now getting ready to give way to the August showing of flowers. Grilling time is turning out the burgers and hot dogs that are a symbol of the summer dining experience. There is nothing like the air … Continue reading