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After Friday’s somber post, today I thought we could continue on with my series of guest posts. It’s been a very nice couple of weeks so far, having a few more hours to spend with my crazy kids. The last of the gorgeous extended summer days are definitely here. We’ve even planted our fall crops, though there are still plenty of vegetables coming out of the garden. Loads of zucchini, peas, lettuce, spinach, carrots, beets, radishes, etc. Soon corn, pumpkins, squash, apples, pears, plums and figs. I’m seriously in foodie heaven with this garden.
Summer may be drawing to a close, but there are still plenty of warm days ahead, and the perfect patio food to me, is salad. There’s nothing like pulling together a quick, easy and delicious salad, sitting down with a nice glass of wine and enjoying the company of my little family. So let’s introduce Natalie of the blog Perry’s Plate.
Natalie and I have similar views on the world of food. We both try to keep it fresh, seasonal, healthy, but we both suffer from the same fate. Food is good, I want to eat it. Get in my belly. We’re both also moms and we both strive to balance our family life with all the other things in the world that are always pulling us away. Balance is good, and you’ll feel that in Natalie’s posts, oh and did I mention the gorgeous photos?
Nancy has brought us a delicious salad post that is right up my alley, so enjoy!
Have you ever been to a state fair or an expo where they have a huge, clear, plexi-glass box with money blowing around inside? You step into the box, the fans turn on and you have about 30 seconds to grab as much money as you can. Only to walk away with about $7. It’s harder than it looks.
That exhilarating/frustrating experience sums up the way I feel in August and September. Late summer, at least in the places I’ve lived, seems to be the peak of the summer produce bounty. Farmers markets are exploding with colorful, delicious, perfectly ripened vegetables and fruit and getting my CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) box is like having a birthday every Wednesday. It makes my head spin and my list of to-do recipes suddenly grows three-fold. Like standing in that blasted plexi-glassbox, I frantically eat as much produce as I can and try all the recipes as I’m able, but I’m left feeling slightly empty when it’s all over.
Continue reading “{Guest Post: Natalie of Perry’s Plate} Avocado and Bacon Salad with Avocado Dressing” →
Today is not my usual post.
I often don’t speak of the community that is involved in food blogging, but there is quite a number of people involved in it. There are hundreds, nay, thousands of people who consider themselves food bloggers. Often they come together for conferences, or get togethers, picnics, meetings, coffee, just because. There is a warm outreach that you can feel across many a social network.
I have never been to one of these get togethers, but I’ve been there in spirit more times then I care to count. I have participated in Twitter streams during events, just trying to be a part of this community, for sometimes one can feel left out.
This past weekend, one of my fellow food bloggers, Jennie of In Jennie’s Kitchen, lost her husband, Mikey, to a sudden and massive heart attack. Details aren’t clear, but what is clear is that this was a terrible, tragic event. Jennie is the mother of two small children and a wonderful writer. I have had the opportunity to chat with her online and we have both linked to each other in our posts.
Continue reading “Creamy Peanut Butter Pie – A Pie For Mikey” →
Today we welcome Jaclyn from the beautiful blog, Food + Words. A fellow soulful writer like me, Jaclyn writes full stories and heartfelt feelings before every delicious recipe, giving you a glimpse into her life. What is food without a gathering around a table filled with small talk, deep conversations or complicated silences? Food is something to be shared, and words are the perfect accompaniment. Naturally, a name like Food + Words fits beautifully into the Food Blogging world.
We were very happy that Jaclyn was a willing participant in my “holiday” from blogging. So thank you Jaclyn! Enjoy this gorgeous recipe for Raspberry Cake!
Continue reading “{Guest Post: Jaclyn from Food + Words) Late Summer Raspberry Cake” →
Although most of the technical season called “summer” did not arrive here in the Pacific Northwest this year, the cooler weather did not deter our favourite fruits and vegetables from growing just as well. They may have been a tad late (three weeks in some cases), but those of us who were in the know kept waiting with bated breath. As long as it doesn’t rain everyday and no frost befalls us, those fruits will be here.
And the waiting paid off. Although we didn’t make it to the Okanagan this year (as in years past), Adrian’s parents made the journey with us at top of mind. Upon their return, we were greeted with 20 lbs. of beautiful black Lapin cherries, 10 lbs. of succulent yellow peaches and 20 lbs. of sweet, juicy apricots. It was a fruit lovers dream. If I were anyone else, I may have pulled out the canning supplies and stored some for next year. But you know what we did? We ate it. All of it. While it was still fresh. In a week. It was glorious. Our timing was aided by some Clearly Fresh Bag samples I had received a few weeks ago, and I’m very happy about that. Without the bags, I may have had to do something drastic, like preserve.
Continue reading “Whole Wheat Chocolate Cherry Muffins” →
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