• Simple Grilled Chili Shrimp Soft Tacos

    I’ve mentioned my love of frozen raw shrimp before. Purchase them on sale (usually buy one/get one), use what you need, keep the rest frozen for a future meal! Need dinner in less than 30 minutes? Who doesn’t. What I love most about these simple grilled chili shrimp soft tacos…

  • Food Challenge: Polenta! (Continued….)

    We have a winner, ladies and gentlemen! With 33% of the votes, the winner of March Food Challenge: Polenta is: Polenta Parmesan! Photo courtesy of KitchenDaily.com The idea for this recipe comes from Molly, whose favorite way to eat polenta is with kale and LOTS of garlic. Sounds good to…

  • Eating Locally and Seasonally in Maryland

    Whether you’re part of a CSA, visiting farmers’ markets or shopping at the regular grocery store, eating locally and seasonally in Maryland is simple with these tips from my brother-in-law, Shawn! Finding ways to eat locally and seasonally has increasingly becoming a priority for discerning eaters. And for good reason! Local…

  • What’s a CSA?

    The term “CSA” used to be a buzz word, but these days it’s pretty common whether you live in the city or a more rural area. Often times, however, the acronym isn’t spelled out. So, what’s a CSA, you ask? Let’s keep this simple. Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a food production…

  • Musings: Apple Peels

    While peeling a bunch of apples for a recipe yesterday, I discovered that I have an slight obsession for removing the peels all in one quick, long, continuous strip. That’s all; just a simple thought for the start to the week. Happy Monday!