Yesterday afternoon I hosted my July “Sketching at Summerhill” session. It was a gorgeous summer day around here, with blue skies, puffy clouds, and lots of flowers showing off their colors. We had such a great time sketching, talking, eating, and relaxing, and I thought you might want to take a peek and see what […]
Category: Appetizers
Rice, Cheddar, and Spinach Pie
I haven’t posted many recipes here lately – too busy sketching, I guess! But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been cooking. Here’s a recipe I tried a couple of months ago and have made several times since. I’m not a big meat eater, so this vegetarian Rice, Cheddar and Spinach Pie recipe is just my […]
Fresh Corn and Basil Tart
Isn’t fresh corn on the cob just one of the best things in life? When you bite into those sweet yellow kernels, dripping with butter, you just can’t help smiling. Well, here’s another idea for enjoying summer corn, fresh from the field: a delicious Corn and Basil Tart. The cornmeal in the crust gives it […]
Summertime Cantaloupe-Peach Soup
I really enjoy making this soup in the summer when cantaloupes are in season. It’s a nice change from eating cantaloupe in chunks or wedges, and the combination of ingredients is so yummy! I usually have it for breakfast, but, when there’s a batch of it in the fridge, I can’t leave it alone, and […]
Baby Shower Week – Day 3: Savory Snacks
For our afternoon baby shower, I looked for savory recipes that were light, delicious, attractive, and easy to serve and eat. I didn’t want anyone dripping marinara sauce on their clothes or ending up with spinach in their teeth! Here’s what I came up with: Tortilla Ranch Roll-Ups Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, […]
Baby Shower Week – Day 2: Party Food
Cupcakes just scream PARTY, don’t they? These festive little bundles of yumminess are so cute that you hate to bite into them, but you can’t resist that sweet, buttery frosting …it’s calling to you … “Eat me. Eat me! You know you want me!” It’s a rare person who can resist a cupcake, and no […]
Rosemary Bean Dip
We’re heading for the beach tomorrow, and I can hardly wait! Sometimes I think that’s the only place I ever really and truly relax. Sitting under a beach umbrella, reading a good book and watching the waves roll in – that’s my idea of the perfect day. I”m looking forward to seven of them this […]
