parties: Father's Day in the Backyard

We had quite the backyard party to celebrate Father's Day.  With a brother I love who is a father of two and a dad I adore, I…

Mini Potato Boats + Father's Day Food

Father's Day is upon us.  Here's what you should do... Invite your pops over.  If he is not a Southern Baptist minister, …

Strawberry Brown Butter Bettys

I took myself pretty seriously the other day about the whole end-of-great-fruits-is-near announcement .  I actually made these th…

Peach Crumb Bars

The end is near. The signals are mixed.  Around these parts, you could be fooled by the signs, but I feel very certain I am right…

Watermelon Margaritas

Big brothers are great. Early in life? Not so much. They steal your gameboy.  They lock you out of their room when they are shoot…

Gorgonzola Iceberg Wedge Salad

I just about never pass up an iceberg wedge salad on a restaurant menu.  And I can guarantee if I do, I already know their dres…

{slightly chunky} Tomato Gazpacho Soup

It's hot as blazes around here.  Until further notice, my oven is closed. Who's with me?  If you're not with me, it m…

Antipasto Platters

I make a mean antipasto platter. I'm not sure that's really an accomplishment since there is little that you are actually…

Squash Ribbon Salad

I know I don't have anyone on the edge of their seat over squash ribbons, but come on, stay with me. Seriously, stay with me…

Spinach, Artichoke & Ricotta Pie

We did some serious brunching over the long weekend. When I woke up all I wanted to do was remain in my pjs and come up with hear…

Lemon Pistachio Tartlets + a confession + some news

First the confession... Have you heard of Food52 ?  I have and I have been secretly holding out on you because I want to to win a…