My mom’s family has a serious obsession with ketchup. When they were little, they all got a bottle of ketchup in their Christmas stocking (there were 10 of them…) so they didn’t need to share. These days they all go out for brunch after Sunday Mass, and when the restaurant stopped carrying Heinz ketchup (gasp!),…
Fresh Fig Frozen Yogurt with Goat Cheese
I just got back from Aj’s grandmother’s funeral in Michigan, people had a lot of wonderful things to say about her, and one thing that came up frequently is how much Dorthy loved ice cream. Everyone, especially the grandchildren, said that Grandma would always have ice cream in the freezer and had no limits on…
Grilled Rainbow Trout with Cilantro Jalapeno Relish
So far this summer has been full of outdoor adventures with a lot of fishing trips. One weekend Aj and I decided we wanted to try trout fishing so we brought the canoe to one of the trout ponds by our house, no luck. The next day we tried another trout pond on the other…
Summer Melon Ball Refresher
“So fun!” That’s what my friend Ashley says about anything she thinks is amusing or cute. “So fun” is exactly what I thought when I saw this recipe on pinterest. These creative drinks are fun for a summer party but I didn’t have a big party coming up soon (except for the 4th of July, but…
Blueberry and Wheat Bulgur Summer Salad
Whenever I have been over served on alcoholic beverages (usually self-served…) I always crave fruity or juicy things the next day. I also usually have intense urges to be in a lake or similar body of water. I assume this is because I’m dehydrated and my body just wants to suck up all the moisture…
Red Wine Spritzer
Most people who know me, know that I’m a traditionalist. I love following traditions and I love seasons and the traditions and nostalgia that come along with them. Another thing I love is red wine. Red wine is traditionally drank during the fall and winter seasons, so I get really sad when summer rolls around…
