Cooking!
Now, I have the time to actually cook! In the hustle and bustle of active family life, it was often something quick, easy and simple, then off to dance class! Now, it is just us and cooking has become a daily pleasure!
Today, I make fresh seasonal and healthy meals! But this is not a magical occurrence (well mostly!)! It is all in the planning!
A long day finished. Let’s come together to share a glass of wine, a home cooked meal, some hygge. Pour some wine, use your pretty glasses, slip into some comfortable clothes and start the meal.
Home made chicken pot pie!
As we come together, as family, as friends, let us bring to the table all that is special- Let us start with the Blessing. At our house, we do not bow our heads and close our eyes for our blessing. We join hands and look each other in the eye and smile. At the end- every one adds their own closure!
Let us bless all that we treasure,
Let us hold in our hearts, all of us, those that are near and apart, those new to us and those who are golden and those who have yet to come.
Let us create abundance, hope, joy, belonging and connections where we are and where ever we go.
Let us walk towards who we want to be as we travel our paths.
Let us be love, friendship, peace,commitment, understanding and compassion.
Let us all be family.
Slow, relaxing weekend mornings. Time we wait for all week. Time to make a special breakfast for two…
Summer means a different, fresh meal… Read more…
Summer is the perfect time to indulge in seafood. Fresh as you can find! Made to enjoy outside! Read more…
Simple summer fare. Scallops, wrapped with bacon, grilled to perfection. Add a beautiful salad with fresh mango, tomatoes, blueberries, cantaloupe, artichoke hearts on a bed of fresh mixes greens, a light oil and vinegar dressing. Add a crisp white wine, serve on the deck. Don’t forget music… make it Caribbean Steel drums. Enjoy!!
The weather is hot, the pool is cool and time spent outside is in order. A few friends and family are joining the fun. What to feed the crowd? Since we are Southern Beach People, we want seafood. We choose a southern classic- Crawfish Boil!
Fresh eating in the winter starts in the summer! Let’s get ready!
About town, at the Farmer’s Market, ripe juicy tomatoes are abundant! Can you ever get enough of their red dripping, juicy goodness? If you are like me, tomatoes are almost a part of my daily diet! Select a peck or two of tomatoes- 2nds are less expensive, just as juicy and delicious and perfect to can for winter eating!
Canning is a simple pleasure. Make this a couple time, discussions around what you will whip up in the cold dark winter with these summery jewels. Choose a simple recipe, maybe with fresh garlic and fragrantly picked basil from your herb garden. Be sure to process the jars correctly! Here is a great start – http://www.pickyourown.org (note: I could not hyperlink this but it is a great site!)
Hang out in the kitchen! What a glorious mess this makes! Eat a tomato sandwich with mayo on delicious multi-grain bread. Wait for the satisfying pop of the canned lids- cheer after each one! Line the jars up on the counter or side board to admire and discuss for a few days before they are stored for enjoyment during the cold months ahead!
Some of mine have garden fresh basil and garlic! Some are just tomato! Can you say true home made spaghetti sauce?
Now for Us 