Like I mentioned in my last post, I've been really inspired by all the produce available at the farmer's market. In late summer, I'm tempted by the abundant displays of cherry tomatoes and peaches. I mean, hello, I named my blog after them. This is an incredibly delicious salad perfect for a light lunch al fresco, to enjoy solo or with a date, in which case you should double the ... View Post
Caribbean Pork Chops with Mango Salsa
It is has been so hot lately it's almost cruel to be cooking. So if you're having people over and want to make something quick and easy, this recipe (adapted from Cooking Light) is a great one to try. Since pork chops cook up pretty quickly, it only requires a few minutes of your time over the hot grill. The flavors of the jerk rub are in-cred-ible, and really make you feel ... View Post
SautΓ©ed Artichoke Hearts & Roasted Tomatoes
Okay, let's just all be honest here. And admit that trimming artichokes is a big pain in the bee-hind. For that reason alone I was hesitant to put a recipe with fresh artichokes on my site. But it's so hard to resist because artichokes just taste SO AMAZING. And combined with bursting hot roasted tomatoes? Ugh, YUM. It's like a medley of nature's candy. This recipe ... View Post
Garlic Chicken with Avocado Bruschetta
As you'll notice from my Instagram this past week I've been living the dream life. Shacking up at my family's house in Wisconsin while working, taking care of the dogs, and being a short-order cook for my siblings. When I found these beefsteak tomatoes at the local farmers market they were just begging to be made into bruschetta. But since I've been off the bread lately, I ... View Post
Deconstructed Tuna NiΓ§oise Salad
You know how perfectly styled coffee tables are all the rage right now? I mean I totally appreciate the beauty of an artfully curated collection of gold knick-knacks, candles, and fashion books uponΒ some uber-chic trayΒ atop an iron West Elm coffee table, and I would of course love to have one myself, but I for one cannot live like that because I have a hubby who likes to throw up his ... View Post
Bruschetta
I really, reallyΒ despise driving. I mean, I'll do it in a pinch of course, but I'm much better suited to playing DJ on the radio, organizingΒ our snack bag,Β and sticking my head out of the windowΒ to wave at theΒ folks who let us pass. I mean, we really wouldn't want me driving anyway. BecauseΒ my inner auto-pilot forces me to get off at the wrong exit on every single ... View Post