I have to say I was disappointed with the lack of strawberries and cherries this year at TJ’s. I remember last year we had weeks and weeks of luscious, sweet strawberries in season piled high as you walked in the sliding doors, but this year has not been so good. This past week I did see a nice carton of plums labeled with ‘sweet and juicy’, so I thought I would give them a try and incorporate them into a savory dish . . .
June 30, 2011
November 24, 2010
POM dinner party – tapas style
I was chosen as a finalist to host a fun POM party using those big red beauties in season. I love dinner parties, so I was definitely up for the challenge! Because the party had to be held right after getting back from FNCE in Boston, I had to hustle to plan the menu, go shopping for all the ingredients, and get everything set up by the weekend. I’m excited to share with you my POM party recap, it was a lot of fun! (more…)
July 11, 2010
camera blues
I sent my lens off to Canon last week and hopefully they will be able to send me a new one ASAP. I am sure missing it something fierce. I have an ancient piece of crap to work with and I’m trying to make the best of it. I hope you don’t mind 🙂 I have a great roasted pork loin with POM reduction recipe, along with a new twist on grilled pizza, and my first attempt at making coffee! (more…)
February 28, 2010
BBQ pulled pork weekend
Overall it’s been a great weekend and once again I’m sad to see it go! I have a few tasty recipes and a few meet-ups with good friends to share, as well as some reflections on my cycling training so far and my goals for the coming month.
Friday morning I threw a pork loin roast in the crock-pot and we had BBQ pulled pork sandwiches for dinner. I also topped it with marinated veggies and used a whole wheat roll from Great Harvest. Easy! (more…)
February 2, 2010
plump buns
No, not those kind of buns silly!! Steamed pork buns! This is a great recipe and pretty darn easy with the help of the handy dandy crock-pot and a little planning 🙂 It’s also a lot of fun to make. While Chris was at a meeting after work and wasn’t able to enjoy these with me for dinner, I was able to have a little ‘me time’ in the kitchen. Of course Buster was there at my feet hoping I would drop one tasty morsel for him! (more…)
