Summer Squash Stuffed Boats

I was standing in the middle of a parking lot, shoulder to shoulder with strangers on one side and gossiping/people watching with Mel on the other, just rows from the stage,  preparing for what would be one of the best concerts I have ever been to, when my mind wandered to my hydrator and its contentsContinue reading “Summer Squash Stuffed Boats”

Chocolate Banana Zucchini Bread

Dessert for breakfast is ALWAYS a good idea.  Your ten year old self was correct…ice cream does taste best before noon.  As does chocolate cake.  And icing.  And pie.  And sometimes liquor, but that is more your 29 year old self talking, not the pre-adolescent peep squeak sneaking cookies for breakfast.  I don’t think IContinue reading “Chocolate Banana Zucchini Bread”

Roasted Vegetable and Caramelized Onion Farro Salad

I stood at my kitchen sink yesterday, elbow deep in hot sudsy dish water, cleaning the dishes that couldn’t be stuffed into the dish washer, no matter the configuration of the other dishes already piled in there.  I had just turned the dish washer on and it was rumbling along and I was above itContinue reading “Roasted Vegetable and Caramelized Onion Farro Salad”

Creamy Tomato Soup w/ Blue Cheese

Here we go again.  Or I.  But I like to think we are in this together.  Since we are.  So, it is a total we situation. Back to my normal…which, minus all the laundry and dishes and bill paying…kinda sorta rocks.  Buuuuttt, no matter what you are returning to, coming back from vacation can beContinue reading “Creamy Tomato Soup w/ Blue Cheese”

Asparagus and Bacon Pizza

Happy Monday!!!  I say this as I am downing my 20th cup of coffee, after hitting the snooze button 7 times, and a shower that was rushed and left me wondering if I actually used soap.  Yep, it is one of those Mondays.  So, still Happy Monday!! even though it might be a bit forcedContinue reading “Asparagus and Bacon Pizza”