Hey Amy!

Many of you have written asking about grilling corn on the cob with the question–to husk or not to husk?  Since Independence Day is right around the  corner and corn is popping up in our local markets, I thought it an excellent time to share how I make corn cobs on the grill. Ingredients: 4 [...]

I got a hankering for plantains last night.  I have never made them at home but have made plantain chips for a ‘bon voyage’ party I threw for Aunt Barb when she was going on a cruise.  The chips were great but the dip was awful.  We devoured the chips but never again will I [...]

It’s still very warm here.  I suppose I need to buck up and get used to it.  While I try that, I am seeking foods that won’t sit heavy in my stomach and won’t require much effort. I have never been a big fan of avocado or guacamole.  I am not sure why but it [...]

My big appearance on the Martha Stewart Show is just days away!  As we count down the days, I am sharing my favorite Martha recipes.  Today’s dish is a great quick side dish for any meal.  I use it at supper and at cookouts.  When I have leftovers, I hoard them for the next day’s [...]

I need a rich food detox.  I am not kidding.  My weekend away with my girls had us eating and trying just about everything in front of us.  If you don’t believe me, check out my twitter.  So back to the need to detox.  I must make a salad every day to eat for the [...]

I am going to shift away from breakfast after today but I must share one last recipe.  I enjoy mangoes and am starting to see them creep into the market (even though I barely get to see the inside of a market in this city…boooo!).  Enjoy this at breakfast or as a midday snack.  It’s [...]

After a weekend in the heat, eating festival food and drinking adult beverages, I need a detox.  I need salad, fruit, vegetables and fish.  This recipe is a good place to begin. Ingredients: 1 small cucumber 1 medium mango 1/4 tsp. grated lime peel 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. ground [...]