Not to brag or anything, but in 1992 I was 2nd runner up in my hometown’s annual corn eating contest. I took home the honour by eating nearly 2 cobs of corn, hands free, in under 2 minutes. I was a kind of a big deal after that. (among my mom and two best friends only) Corn…
Archives for July 2014
How To: Kitchen Tip – Multi-Purpose Spice Mix for Meal Prep
We have obviously been inspired by summer to light up the grill. Or in my case, turn on my electric stove and bust out the indoor grill pan. Whatever method you choose, this do it yourself seasoning mix and meal prep tip will become a staple in your house too. Prepping a batch of freshly…
How to: Quickie Meal – Grilled Lime Ginger Mahi Mahi
Remember the grilled pineapple salsa I posted a few weeks back? This fish is DYN-O-MITE with it. Mahi Mahi has firm, dense flesh that stands up well to grilling. It’s also a sustainable choice if it is wild caught in the US atlantic (which mine is!). Wanna know if your seafood choices are sustainable? Check…
How To: Quickie Meal – Thai Kale Salad with Sesame Tofu
We are definitely making up for our long and cold winter – this weekend was hot hot hot! I normally am not one to complain about a beautiful sunny summer day. It’s never a bad thing when you have a drink in hand and a pool to sit by. However, when your air conditioning breaks…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Sweet Cherry Mojitos
It’s cherry season, and I am absolutely gorging myself this year. Kudos cherries growers, your harvest is seriously top notch. I’ve been perusing cherry recipes in search of inspiration all week. I found loads of intriguing recipes for baked desserts but I haven’t been keen on turning my oven on in this first little heat…