Summertime is a glorious time. The colors of the fruits and vegetables are amazing. Today I am giving you some tips on making a “family” meal. Shish kabobs are a great way to use the beautiful produce that is readily available. Cut up your ingredients and allow your family members and guests to make their own personalized kabobs. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:18]
Today kicks off the Blue Tip festival in Wadsworth. If you are not from Wadsworth you may not be aware of this event; However, if you drive down Broad St. you will see the hundreds of spots reserved by the side of the road for the parade which begins at 6:00 tonight. I think the Butcher and I are going to venture down for the first part of the parade. We are really not “parade” people. It has been at…
I am loving this hot weather and nothing says summer like stuffed peppers. Last week we enjoyed a trip to Amish country. We picked up the most beautiful green peppers. They were huge and crisp. The Butcher had brought home about 5 pounds of extra lean ground beef. Before I even thought about it I had browned the meat and seasoned it with Taco seasoning. After the fact I wished I had kept back some of the extra lean ground…
I can not believe Memorial Day is here already. When I was younger I always marched in the Memorial Day Parade, first as a Girl Scout and later in the band. It was always a very solemn occasion. Though I think of grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad and watermelon on Memorial Day, there is a lot to be said about reflecting on the true reason for Memorial Day; to honor those who have given their lives for…