by Jamie | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog, Uncategorized
Gardening season is finally here! In a few months there will be fresh tomatoes and spicy peppers ready for picking. The fresh herbs can be used now sparingly, and in a few weeks will have grown into an abundance. Basil Pesto and Tabbouleh (Parsley Salad) is just...
by Jamie | Apr 20, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Entrees, Gluten Free
Grilling can be done most of the year in North Carolina, but I still prefer to grill when the temperatures outside are not in the 30s-40s. This year, the spring temperatures have been slow to arrive. The warmer temperatures are here, and the grill is starting to get...
by Jamie | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Soups, Stews & Chili
Even as the months get warmer, I still turn to soup as a meal. This sausage, lentil and kale soup is easy and healthy. It’s full of protein and vegetables to keep you satisfied until your next meal. Sausage, Lentil and Kale Soup Like most soups, sausage, lentil and...
by Jamie | Apr 13, 2018 | Blog, Dressings Sauces & Condiments, Eating
Poppy Seed Dressing is one flavor of dressing that I don’t think I’ve ever purchased. I would rather have Ranch, Blue Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, or 10 other dressings instead of Poppy Seed. I have, however, been making poppy seed dressing which is easy...
by Jamie | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Gluten Free, Salads and Sides, Vegetables
Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad has been hitting the dinner table at my house often lately. It started when we had a sample of a similar salad one Saturday at Sam’s club. The salad came as a kit that contained the vegetables, dressing and toppings, all...
by Jamie | Apr 6, 2018 | Blog, Drinks
It’s Friday and I’m most likely having a margarita to wind down after the workweek. I keep the ingredients on hand at all times for other days, but Friday is my go to day. The Margarita Margaritas are made all sorts of ways on menus. Frozen and on the rocks....