Tag: Salads

If Ya Can’t Beat ‘Em… Join ‘Em

If Ya Can’t Beat ‘Em… Join ‘Em

In other words, if the glorious mint plants that you bought and planted so painstakingly in your gardens seem to overtake everything in their path, USE THEM!  The obvious answer to the common question, "what can I do with mint?" A Mojito is a refreshing rum-based Cuban drink made with fresh spearmint and lime juice.  It's great to sip on a hot summer night, and even better to enjoy with a hot date.  So whip up a pitcher and dig out that Little Black Book. Tabbouleh, A parsley & mint grain salad Another great use for mint is Tabbouleh.  While bulgur...Read More

You’re getting warmer!

My favorite tradition of the Easter season is coloring eggs. I don’t really EAT that many hard-boiled eggs, so I leave those safer-to-color ones for the kid, and I color raw eggs*. I’m much more careful than I used to be - no more full-hand grabs into the coloring liquid. I have mastered the use of that little wire holder in my 30-ahem years. I just love being creative and seeing what kind of cool designs and colors I come up with, and it’s a wonderful hour or more spent with my little guy. He’s getting quite good at it...Read More