Food, Drinks, & Recipes
Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere – Pumpkin Recipes
A recent trip to Target had me leaving with a lot of things I didn’t originally plan to buy, including a bag of—drum roll—pumpkin spice M&Ms. Me being the pumpkin fan that I am couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give these treats a try, so they wound up in my cart. (And now they…
Read MoreTaste of the South: Pepsi and Boiled Peanuts
Taste of the South: Pepsi and Boiled Peanuts There are some things that are quintessentially Southern: sweet tea, wrap around porches and rocking chairs, but other things that originated in the South have morphed into a national staple. Whether or not you partake in sodas, Pepsi’s presence is undeniable, just like its Southern roots. Created…
Read MoreLiberty Tea
Liberty Tea Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont On a summer tour of Strawbery Banke historic gardens in Portsmouth, NH, I visited one garden that featured plants used for “Liberty Teas.” These were the true tea plant substitutes the colonists began using over 200 years ago after the Dec. 16, 1773 dumping of…
Read MorePreserving Corn and Other August Gardening Tips
Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist and Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist Preserving corn, freezing berries, and making pesto from basil, are some of the gardening activities for this month. Preserve the fresh-picked (well, almost) flavor of corn on the cob for winter meals. Cook the cobs as usual, then using a special corn scraper or a sharp…
Read MoreIce Cream: The Perfect Summer Treat
Ice Cream: The Perfect Summer Treat A great recipe for keeping cool Only within the past 60 to 70 years has ice cream become a staple of the American diet. Thanks to freezer technology and a penchant for the sweeter things in life, ice cream has come a long way since its Chinese origins. Back…
Read MoreDining in Naples, Florida: Sea Salt
“Classic, fresh, innovative, organic and sustainable.” These are the words general manager Tanya Buchanan uses to describe Sea Salt restaurant, located on Historic Third Street South in Naples, Florida (one of the best places to retire in Florida, too). Opened in 2008 by Ingrid and Fabrizio Aielli, the restaurant aims to “blend simplicity with the very best fresh ingredients in a menu that changes daily.”
Read MoreOkra the Superfood
Okra looks like a ridged pepper, but actually belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. Also known as “ladies’ fingers” the origins of the okra plant are disputed.
Read MoreOn the Grill: Best Burgers
Grills are firing up everywhere this spring, and one of the staple foods thrown on the flames are burgers. Whether on a gas or charcoal, burgers off the grill are absolutely delicious. That being said, here are a few recipes for best burgers from Food Network.
Read MoreOn the Grill: Chicken Kabobs
On the Drill: Steaks on Fridays, grilled chicken on Wednesday, cheeseburgers on Sunday…It’s time to spice up your grilling routine….
Read MoreIn The Kitchen: Homemade Coconut Cake
After church, the egg dying and Easter egg hunts, families and friends gather together to celebrate Easter. Once the Easter dinner has been eaten, it only makes sense that there’s something scrumpious for dessert! And what says Easter better than a delicious coconut cake? We found this recipe for this homemade treat on tasteofhome.com. Enjoy!
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