Hibiscus flowers and blackberries inspire early mornings smoothies… We recently visited Long Island’s North Fork, something we do every summer to pick berries at our favorite farm. I’ve previously mentioned that my kids are master berry pickers and this year proved to be no exception. It was cute to watch…
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marinated fennel + tomato salad
Madame Editor came over for a dinner last Friday night. It’s always fun to enjoy the company of one of your oldest friends, who willingly eats your food as you ramble on and on about recipes and blogging. You know that she proof reads all of my posts, right? We’re…
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cheat’s lentil soup
Trust me when I tell you that I am nowhere near ready for cold weather recipes. I am currently reveling in juicy heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, zucchini bread, and other seasonal delights that will soon disappear in a snap. Summer forever! So, while this soup might seem obnoxiously early on…
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sparkling watermelon + cucumber refresher
Because this is what you need after vacation. A little pick-me-up, if you will… Gluttonous over indulgence last week has left me feeling like a giant cow. There’s no other way to put it. Midnight grill sessions and picking at chicken fingers is a thing of the past (you know I’m…
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summer vegetable couscous salad
Whatever you do, don’t work with feta in 100+ degree weather. Total stink fest. But it’s worth the stink, because this dish embodies everything that I love about summer food and Mediterranean flavors. In fact, I wish I were somewhere in the Med right now, basking in the hot sun…
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