Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Blueberry Buckle Says Summer to Us

Blueberry Buckle Says Summer to Us

Call it a crisp, crumble, cobbler or buckle, my family simply calls this summertime dessert THAT favorite blueberry buckle we all love. This dessert is so easy to throw together that you'll be tempted to bring it to all of your warm weather outings when friends say, SURE you can bring a dessert. In fact, y...

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

10 Ways to Decadent French Toast this Weekend

10 Ways to Decadent French Toast this Weekend

Rise and dine at your leisure over Labor Day brunch with some premeditated indulgence. For us, that means over-the-top French Toast. Yes, these recipes require a little extra effort but you have the time this weekend.

That's why we combed some of our favorite blogs to gather the ultimate list of rec...

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

A Simple Guide to No-Fuss Summer Jamming

A Simple Guide to No-Fuss Summer Jamming

We're strong believers in all-things-seasonal, but we refuse to accept that the sun-kissed summer bounty is soon coming to an end. That's why we’re planning on saving our summer in a jar. Before you can ask, wanna go pumpkin picking? We'll be smearing sunshine-filled strawberry spread over scones and fil...

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Here’s THAT Easy Gazpacho Recipe

Here’s THAT Easy Gazpacho Recipe

I picked up about a dozen tomatoes from one of my favorite farms here in CT as I was heading home from an early morning walk at the beach today.  I am happy to go out of my way  to see what's being offered at Stahursky Farm. Single words burnished into weathered plaques inform passersby about what ha...

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Chillin’ with Chinese Sesame Noodles

Chillin’ with Chinese Sesame Noodles

Photo and recipe contributed by Marcia Selden Catering, CT. Here's a delicious, vegetarian and vegan, room temperature pasta dish that requires little cooking and is light, easy, and delicious. For a  gluten- free version, check out this Shirataki pasta and seek out soy-free soy sauce at your local Whole ...

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Grilled Summer Salad with Local Corn

Grilled Summer Salad with Local Corn

I cheated just a little. I confess. YUP. This locavore bought corn that was grown and trucked up from the south so I could prepare and share this recipe with you. But only because I want you to be READY to fire up your grills when local corn hits your very own farmers' market. 11660...

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Corn Souffle Bids Farewell to Summer

Corn Souffle Bids Farewell to Summer

Written and photographed by Melissa Roberts September is a month with an identity crisis. What can we depend on weather wise? Each day is a new surprise. A crisp snap of autumn one moment, the next, temps climb into the 90s. And when a holiday comes around (Sukkot, so soon?), how do we plan accordingly? Lu...

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Chilled Soups Highlight Summer Produce with Watermelon, Cukes & Tomatoes

Chilled Soups Highlight Summer Produce with Watermelon, Cukes & Tomatoes

Marcia Selden Catering If the thought of summer entertaining makes you sweat as you envision standing over a hot stove, consider trying one of these unique, delicious, chilled soups.  11848...