Monthly Archives: July 2015

Roasted Garlic

Posted on July 16, 2015 by tbuzzee

Here’s a post that mebbe shouldn’t have to be made, but then, I had to look up how to do it, so mebbe it should… If you aren’t my father (who once came to the dining table wearing an actual … Continue reading →

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Root Beer Baked Beans

Posted on July 15, 2015 by tbuzzee

I had a coupon, so I picked up a can of pork and beans at a local store, figuring I could dress ’em up a bit before serving them. Then, I came across this recipe for “Sheboygan Baked Beans” from … Continue reading →

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Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta Salad

Posted on July 14, 2015 by tbuzzee

I got the idea for this salad after enjoying a beautiful salad our friend, Mira, brought to a gathering. Mira’s salad had Bulgarian feta cheese and beautiful kalamata olives, and a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing. I was fresh … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Cauliflower, Cheese, and Garlic Bread Soup

Posted on July 13, 2015 by tbuzzee

Yeh, I know what you’re thinking: “SOUP!?! In JULY?!?” Let me just say this about that: 1: it’s been a cool early summer up here on the edge o’ the lake and prairie, and… 2: this is a slow cooker … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Savory Deviled Eggs

Posted on July 10, 2015 by tbuzzee

Always popular at gatherings and (my mom-in-law’s favorite) pitch-in dinners, deviled eggs get a bit of a punch with added fresh herbs and – surprise! – Sherry Peppers Sauce (I really do put that in everything). Not to worry, if … Continue reading →

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Bacon ‘n Eggs ‘n Spinach ‘n Pasta

Posted on July 9, 2015 by tbuzzee

When I came across this recipe on the interwebs, it called for using cheese tortellini and no spinach or cream. Well… I had spinach ravioli in the fridge, a bag of baby spinach in the crisper, and some heavy cream … Continue reading →

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Radishes With Herbed Butter

Posted on July 8, 2015 by tbuzzee

I had joined this ‘Mystery Bag’ event at a local family farm and had been really pretty pleased with what I got for ten dollars: •A bag of sugar snap peas that made for a fine stir fry •A couple … Continue reading →

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Pepper Jelly Barbecue Ribs

Posted on July 7, 2015 by tbuzzee

A new supermarket opened up in our area and, since I always made it a point to visit their store in Rich’s mom’s home town, I took a drive to check it out. It was early mid-day and mid-week, so … Continue reading →

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Snap Peas With Red Pepper, Honey, And Sesame

Posted on July 6, 2015 by tbuzzee

Last week, I participated in a really cool deal from a local family farm: I ‘attend’ an event on facebook, and, on the designated day (Tuesday, for my farm folk) I show up, pay $10, and receive a bag of … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Chocolate Mousse

Posted on July 3, 2015 by tbuzzee

It’s a summer holiday weekend, and, in our house, anyway, there’s so much to celebrate! We planned to meet friends for a movie, then a light dinner out, and then back home for dessert and champagne. We were celebrating Don’s … Continue reading →

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