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  • Straberries Strawberries 

    Straberries Strawberries 

    As a kid my family looked forward to the day of picking wild strawberries. There was always a small two week perioud every early summer to get. We would have our buckets and climb the big hill and find the fields of heaven. Id eat more than hit my bucket. Mom would pull out the… Read more

  • Black skillet London Broil (aka Top Round) they come back for more … good! 

    Black skillet London Broil (aka Top Round) they come back for more … good! 

    This is a cut Ive always been scared of because of the little marbling in the meat. But the secret is don’t over cook! You dont even have to marinade with this recipe its so simple. Trim any tough pieces or fat off edges Dry rub Garlic powder 1 Tbs Dry mustard 1 Tbs Blk… Read more

  • Summer garden salsa (pico de galla) 

    Summer garden salsa (pico de galla) 

    My big sis Leslie taught me this easy fresh recipe that has flavors of hot summer nites and complements a cold beer or a margarita! I dont like it spicy but you can spice it up all you want! I make s huge batch and share or enjoy in many recipes over the week. Will… Read more

  • Stewed Italian Tomatos – a summer harvest must! 

    Stewed Italian Tomatos – a summer harvest must! 

    My amazing mother-in-law Ann got me hooked on the multi levels of gratification from canning. She and I make it weekend events with tomatoes, peaches and pears as seasons deliver. She will bring full bushels from the valley farms super ripe. My all time favorite is stewed italian tomatoes. A winter “must have on the… Read more

  • Black Skillet Pinapple Upside Down Cake (easiest cake you will ever make! ) 

    Black Skillet Pinapple Upside Down Cake (easiest cake you will ever make! ) 

    This is a real childhood love! Mom never let me see it assembled… just the heavenly smells of butter, brown sugar and punapple warming the house. Then we all gather round for the magic of flipping the skillet and seeing the beautiful golden fruit sparkle. Oh… my mouth watering memory. Ingredient Cast iron skillet(14 inch)… Read more

  • Summer salad with spring baby greens… a must! 

    Summer salad with spring baby greens… a must! 

    Baby greens from my porch planter and fresh straberries and blueberries just coming into season. Summer is here … baby greens Sliced strawberries fresh Blueberries fresh Carrot ribbons Onion Crumbled danish blue (realy creamy bite) Drizzle with light fresh dressing… my choice is basalmic and olive oil … just dont drown this yumminess! Read more

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