I’ve always wanted to try making dark chocolate dipped strawberries. I think they’re the perfect dessert, healthy and satisfying. Dark chocolate, in moderation of course, is actually good for you and is loaded with antioxidants and fresh strawberries are… well
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Strawberry Mojito, a local twist on the classic Cuban drink
I’m not much of a sweet mixed drink person, so, the first time I was offered a mojito, I was a bit apprehensive. It only took one sip for me to realize that sweet is not how I would describe
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Toasted Ravioli stuffed with spinach, walnuts and fresh mozzarella
Toasted ravioli is a classic St. Louis, Missouri dish. Just about every restaurant in the Italian neighborhood, The Hill, has it on their menu as do many other restaurants throughout the area. I love ’em, and miss them since moving
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Spinach Feta Pizza
One year, by accident, I planted our spinach just a little too late at the end of summer to get a fall yield. However, this accident lead to a wonderful surprise in the spring. By the first week in May
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Apple-Blueberry Bran Muffins
Looking for something to surprise mom with on Mother’s Day morning? How about muffins! This apple-blueberry muffin recipe is one of our favorite Sunday morning breakfasts. We always pick a ton of extra blueberries in the summer and freeze them …
In anticipation of the Topopo Salad
Most of what we grow in the summer doesn’t go into the ground until mid-to-late May because of the threat of frost in this region. However, there is still plenty to plant after the ground has thawed and the soil
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