I’ve had a Vita-Mix for more than 20 years now, and it would be one thing I would take to a desert island! It makes easy work of this Strawberry-Banana Freeze. I’ve called it “a blender on steroids”! Your regular blender might be able to come close, but will probably have unblended bits of frozen…
Black Bean Barley Salad
This is one of my favorite salads. I discovered it in a Weight Watcher’s recipe book many years ago; it is currently on menu, served at a wonderful local bistro called “Sam’s” (that used to be an old gasoline station) so it has withstood the test of time. I’d wait to add the avocado until…
Carol’s Baked Oatmeal
Oh boy! It’s oatmeal again! Reminds me of Gary Larson’s Far Side cartoon where two dogs are happily waiting while their mistress puts their food out, one saying: “Oh boy! It’s dog food again!!” We have been very happy with oatmeal and blueberries for breakfast for days on end this Summer. But some days, Tom…
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I got my new cookbook, Lorna Sass’ Short-Cut Vegean and decided that the first recipe I would try would be Red Pepper Hummus. First, I have to say: I love Lorna Sass! I was the biggest pressure cooker scaredy-cat years ago. But with the help of Lorna holding my hand (with her expert tips and…
Garden Update
“And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the wind longs to play with your hair.”
—Kahlil Gibran