Tomatoes: Grab 'Em While You Can
It’s safe to say, I never met a tomato I didn’t like — red, yellow, green, plum, beef stake, big boy, grape, cherry, heirloom — the list is endless...
September 09, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
Sojourn in the Kingdom, Part 2
rIreland has thirty-two counties and four ancient provinces, but only one kingdom — The Kingdom of Kerry! Renowned for its gorgeous coastline wrapp...
August 22, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
Sojourn in the Kingdom: Part 1
Ireland has thirty-two counties, four ancient provinces, but only one kingdom — The Kingdom of Kerry! Locals might suggest there are actually two (...
August 17, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
Cool & Colorful Soups for Summer Meals
When you’re planning a summer menu, make sure you consider serving soup shooters as an hors d’oeuvres or starter. Garden vegetables like zucchini a...
July 29, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
Christmas in July, Part 2: Sneak Peak at Holiday Recipes
Let me be the first to remind you that, depending on when you read this, there are about 156 days until Christmas! Shocking, I know, but you can ge...
July 22, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
Christmas in July: Sneak Peek at Holiday Recipes, Part 1
Let me be the first to remind you that, depending on when you read this, there are fewer than 165 days until Christmas! Shocking, I know, but you c...
July 13, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
Add Fresh Herbs for Flavor and Beauty
Tomatoes and basil; potatoes and rosemary; salmon and dill. Perfect partners in summer dishes, of course, but seasoned cooks know that fresh herbs ...
June 29, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
Dad, the Day Belongs to You
I’ve heard from a number of men that “the best gift you can give Dad on Father's Day is a full stomach” — preferably one filled by someone other th...
June 18, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
Rhubarb: Short Life, Big Flavor
Rhubarb — love it or hate it — makes only a brief appearance each spring, but because of its tart, bitter flavor, it makes a big impression. Rarely...
May 31, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
Quick Breads for Teatime & Beyond
Quick breads are just that: quick to make and quick to eat! The ingredients for these popular breads literally range from A to Z (apples, bananas, ...
May 18, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
All Chocolate All the Time
Nothing is more synonymous with Easter than chocolate! From simple eggs and bunnies to sophisticated desserts like tarts, cakes, and cheesecakes, c...
April 12, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
Heavenly Scallops Worth A Splurg
Scallops, what Wikipedia calls “a cosmopolitan family of bivalves” and what Julia Child called “a creature of the sea that keeps house between two ...
March 31, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson