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Slice of lemon pie with strawberries.

Buttermilk Pie, Oh My!

09/18/2023
It was a dark and rainy Saturday – and everyone was bored. My husband said...
Desserts / Food Blog
A bowl of ice cream sitting on top of a table.

Peach and Amaretto Ice Cream

09/01/2023
Posted on September 1, 2023 Well, hi there! I've been gone a few weeks working on...
Desserts / Food Blog
A plate of food with salmon and potatoes.

Honey and Bourbon Glazed Salmon

08/11/2023
It's a perfect pairing, peaches and salmon, especially when you add a honey bourbon glaze....
Food Blog / Seafood
A bowl of vegetables sitting on the ground.

Ratatouille – not the Disney Version

07/29/2023
How did I get lucky enough to have a basket full of gorgeous produce? Because...
Food Blog / Vegetables and Sides
A plate of food with some shrimp and other vegetables

Grilled Peaches with Arugula & Burrata

07/11/2023
Overheard at lunch from a friend who loves to cook talking to a self-proclaimed non-cook,...
Food Blog / Salads & Soups
Four ripe peaches on a blue plate.

Just Peachy

07/11/2023
Overheard at lunch from a friend who loves to cook talking to a self-proclaimed non-cook,...
Food Blog / Salads & Soups / Vegetables and Sides
A bowl of food with chopsticks and chop sticks.

Chinese Chicken Salad with a Crunch!

06/28/2023
Please join me in in declaring that is just plain too hot to cook! But...
Food Blog / Poultry / Salads & Soups
A variety of leafy green plants in a garden.

Arugula Pesto

06/16/2023
Sometimes you just want to try something a little different for dinner. Summer is a...
Food Blog / Salads & Soups / Vegetables and Sides
Baked casserole in a silver dish.

Fresh Squash Casserole

06/02/2023
For whatever reason – the squash plants in the garden are producing more than ever...
Food Blog / Vegetables and Sides
A plate of food with meat, cheese and strawberries.

Strawberry Dressing

05/12/2023
It's strawberry time in Nashville and what a marvelous time that is. Local farmer's markets...
Condiments & Salsas / Food Blog / Salads & Soups