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August tends to be the month where we get inundated with summer veggies, an influx of tomatoes, eggplant, squash and of course zucchini! I love zucchini! I love it more when it’s still raw! It has the perfect crunch, perfect … Continue reading →

Summer is isn’t over just yet! In fact, there’s plenty of great weather ahead of us. That means the garden is at its peak, the farmers markets are bursting with a rainbow of colors and fresh produce, the sun is … Continue reading →

Hearing a lot about essential oils lately? Wondering which oils would work best for you and your family? How do they heal? How do you use them? There are so many questions out there and the benefits of essential oils … Continue reading →

Here come the tomatoes finally! After the winter the Mid-Atlantic had we’ve had to wait a little longer for our gardens to catch up. But these perfect sweet things are popping up by the dozens and eagerly ripening. I seriously … Continue reading →

This BBQ sauce is perfect for everything from grilled chicken to wings and pork to burgers. Switch up your fruit as the seasons change and change it up all year long! Try figs, peaches, or even apples! Just playing in the … Continue reading →

“Marylanders” celebrate summer big! We wait all year for our little blue friends to come back into season and late June and early July kicks off the best 5 months of the year… Crab Pickin’ Season! Born and raised as … Continue reading →

Wow! Summer Solstice is here and gone already! Summer is in full swing! Now, if we could only slow it down! My family and I decided to celebrate summer solstice this year a little differently. It was a cloudy day at … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I was asked if I would like to attend the Mid-Atlantic Food and Wine Festival’s, Winemakers Dinner at Oberod Estate in Centreville, Delaware. Ironically, weeks before I was desperately trying to find tickets to go to … Continue reading →

Over breakfast? Sometimes I just skip breakfast foods and go straight for lunch at 6:30 am. Waffles, bagels, cereal, oatmeal…. Monotonous and boring! Anyone else sick of the same breakfast foods? Want a new spin on breakfast? Grab this recipe! … Continue reading →

Ramp it up this spring with fresh ramps and make your own homemade pesto! Check to see if there are any ramp festivals in your area! Most farmers markets will carry them this time of year but it won’t be … Continue reading →

Jamie Oliver has been one of my biggest inspirations since he was the “Naked Chef” on the Food Network forever ago. Today he’s a healthy awareness icon for teaching children and the public the truth about what our children are … Continue reading →

There’s a new superfood in town! I am loving it right now! It’s great to bulk up your smoothies to help you feel fuller longer, perfect for making your own ice cream, add it to your pancake mix on Sunday … Continue reading →