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JAN: Unusually warm (a 60-degree day), very little snow for the month. FEB: No measurable snow for the year. Spotted in bloom: crocus, snowdrops, winter jasmine, aconite, daffodil, periwinkle, squill. Near 60 at month end. MAR: Temps near 80 mid-month. Side Porch cafe opened 3/13. Plums, magnolias in full bloom. Dogwood and lilac gorgeous at month end. APR: 80 degrees on 4/2, then a cold snap mid-month. Harvested arugula, lettuce. May: String of rainy Saturdays; a hot/cool temp pattern. Planted all annuals/veggies on May 4. 90+ Memorial Day wknd.
Category Archives: Dinner
Top 10 recipes: year 1.
Homemade chocolate pudding. Perfect roasted potatoes. The best granola. Orange chocolate-chip muffins. Here’s my list of Top 10 Recipes from the past year. Continue reading
Mac and cheese with spinach, zucchini and peas.
Here’s a good Meatless Monday option for you: good ol’ mac and cheese, lightened up with a whole bunch of green vegetables. Now, when I say, ‘lightened up,’ don’t think this is a low-fat dish; it has plenty of cheese. … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Vegetarian
Tagged cheese, food, pasta, spinach, zucchini
3 Comments
Penne with asparagus and mushrooms.
Here in Southwest Ohio, asparagus season is in full swing, about 3 weeks early by my estimation. And I’m planning to eat it weekly until either a) I’m sick of it, or b) it’s gone. Early in the season, I’ve … Continue reading
Grilled 3-cheese and arugula sandwich.
A glut of cheese in our fridge inspired this fantastic 3-cheese grilled cheese sandwich topped with peppery arugula. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Sandwiches
Tagged arugula, bread, cheese, seasonal
6 Comments
Arugula salad with cranberries and pistachios.
With arugula abundant at local farmers’ markets, this simple salad with cranberries and pistachios is right in season. Continue reading
Pasta with spring vegetables.
This one-pot pasta dish combines fresh tortellini with asparagus for a delicious spring dinner that’s super simple. Continue reading
Posted in Farmers' market, Dinner, Recipes, Eating local, Meatless Monday
Tagged pasta, food, basil, asparagus, goat cheese, seasonal
3 Comments
Beautiful vegetable frittata.
The simple frittata should absolutely be part of your kitchen repertoire, as it’s a fast, easy and healthy dinner. Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast/brunch, Dinner, Meatless Monday, Recipes
Tagged basics, cheese, eggs, food, healthy, vegetables
6 Comments
Cheesy pasta with arugula and mushrooms.
An unexpected, cheesy ingredient makes this super-flavorful pasta with tomatoes, mushrooms and arugula perfect for Meatless Mondays. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Vegetarian
Tagged arugula, cheese, food, mushrooms, pasta, seasonal, tomatoes
6 Comments
Fave ingredient: blue potatoes.
Have you ever cooked with blue potatoes? You should! They’re super flavorful and easy to roast for a tasty side dish. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Fun ingredient, Recipes, Sides
Tagged food, garlic, healthy, olive oil, potatoes
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Grilled tomato-basil chicken.
We returned from a long weekend in Florida to warm temps here, and this grilled chicken was the perfect homecoming dinner. Continue reading
