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Italian Sausage and Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Pasta Salad
A quick search of this blog will show you that I really like Caprese Salads – but there really are a lot of different things you can do if you don’t mind being ever so slightly unconventional. A dear friend gifted me some hand made Italian sausage that her father gets in Miami and I… [Continue Reading]
Slyce Bistro Ocala
This afternoon, my daughter and I were out running errands and participating in a little retail therapy in some of our favorite stores. We were getting hungry and couldn’t decide where to go, when I remembered that I’d heard really good things about Slyce Bistro. Since it’s very near our house, we decided to give… [Continue Reading]
Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers
We just moved and we’ve been eating less than appetizing things. We even had Burger King on moving day and it was truly awful. So, while I wouldn’t exactly call this health food, I would call it satisfying, delicious and better for you than something you ordered while sitting in your car. The idea came… [Continue Reading]
Indian Spiced Slow Cooker Stew
Remember a couple of weeks ago when I attempted my first curry? Well, this is my second attempt at Indian Cuisine and while I’m not sure it’s exactly traditional – I wanted to use what I had on hand and really start to get to know these unfamiliar spices. Here’s my take on Indian Spiced… [Continue Reading]
Basil Infused Oil
On more than one occasion, I have thought to myself that I spend far too much money on flavored oils. Although, there is a blood orange infused oil made by “O” that I buy at Stella’s that I can’t live without, but I digress. Anyway. I have this beautiful basil plant that is chock full… [Continue Reading]
Curry Attempt One
I’ve been threatening for a long time, at least a couple of years that I would learn to be comfortable cooking Indian Cuisine – I mean it’s perfect for us… Lots of fresh veggies, lots of heat, lots of flavor. What’s not to love? I really enjoy Indian Cuisine, but it’s so intimidating (for me… [Continue Reading]
Grilled Salmon with Corn, Tomato, & Avocado Salsa
There are so many great things available in our co-op lately – that I really can’t seem to make a decision as to what I want each week. This week, I got a ton of stuff, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, corn on the cob, cucumbers, avocados and more… I don’t want any of it to go… [Continue Reading]
Courthouses, Old Wounds, & Letting Things Go
Growing up, I spent a lot of time in courthouses. When I wasn’t being pulled from one or another parent’s home, I was in trouble for truancy, running away and was certainly considered a “Person in Need of Supervision”. I’m not mentioning this so that anyone will feel sorry for me, or think any way… [Continue Reading]
Corn, Tomato, Cucumber, and Bacon Salad
Guess what I found?! Chemical free, heirloom seed, non-GMO, local, corn on the cob! I was so excited and when I got it home I couldn’t decide what to do with it. So we cooked it in some boiling water (my favorite method is to bring a large pot of water to boiling, put the… [Continue Reading]
Simple Fish Soup
This is a ridiculously simple, absolutely delicious fish soup that takes so little time you won’t believe it. All measurements were just what I had on hand and what the fish monger had in stock and fresh – you could adjust to suit your needs. Three tablespoons olive oil 5 yellow onions, peeled and chopped… [Continue Reading]
