Monthly Archives: July 2015
Farmers Market Panzanella Salad
Just before Memorial Day, Paige and I planted three tomato plants, two basil plants, rosemary, thyme and parsley in clay pots on our back porch. The sunny spot seemed perfect for growing, and my daughter relished in helping me set everything up. When we were done, the waiting began. Morning after morning, the plants seemed to look the […]
In the Marcy’s Diner fracas, everyone was wrong
Over the winter, my kids and I traveled to Boston for vacation. While there, we ate everywhere from a quick service burger joint to a dark bistro to Union Oyster House. While Will, 9, and Paige, 7, aren’t perfect, they navigated the nuances of different restaurant settings and menus with grace and ease — even […]
Buttery Oat Cookies for Ice Cream Sandwiches
When my kids and I pulled up to the parking area at Lakeside Landing on Pushaw Lake in Glenburn last week, a well-maintained stretch of green grass was spread before us. It seemed to kiss the lake, blue and glimmering in the afternoon sunlight. It was a last-minute decision to head to the lake that evening. […]
Kale Pesto for Pasta
On Sunday, I climbed a mountain. Perhaps that statement isn’t so impressive to Mainers who regularly rock climb, hike or otherwise scramble across rocks. I love the outdoorsy attitude of this state, and its people. BDN Columnist Aislinn Sarnacki’s 1-Minute Hikes series has inspired me to get out and try easy hikes around the state. […]
Easy Strawberry Lemon Refrigerator Jam
In my family, I’m known as a little crunchy. I know. It’s hard to believe, especially since I’m the city girl who wears all black all the time and doesn’t even own rainboots. But behind the stilettos and city attitude is someone who grew vegetables in her backyard and put up jams, pickles, relishes, sauces […]