I am not great at goodbyes, and the time has come for me to say goodbye to an old friend. Not an actual friend, but a kitchen friend, a friend that’s been with me for many years, a friend I’ve written about before. It is my old, well used, and well loved Brookstone Theater […]

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  • July 7, 2014 - 2:29 pm

    Susan Maccarelli - I am right there with you, only for me it is my Whirley Popper. I feel like I have seasoned it and I would be very sad if anything ever happened to it. Nothing better than stove popcorn – microwave is horrible compared to it. I am sorry for your loss :o) #bloppiesReplyCancel

    • July 7, 2014 - 4:00 pm

      nrlowell@comcast.net - Susan, yes! Whirley Pop is one of the brands I’m considering, but mine definitely has a nice patina. Someone suggested I use it to roast coffee, not sure if I’m up for that project.ReplyCancel

We love our shrimp tacos, but you can make them with any fish or shellfish you like. Fish and shrimp tacos are so easy to make, and they are the kind of dish you can make to suit your taste or whatever your whim is today. The fish can be grilled, fried, sautéed, or broiled, […]

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              Last week I wrote about being inspired by the movie Chef and the amazing Cuban sandwiches they make, so this is my Cuban Sandwich, take 1. I got a nice fatty piece of pork shoulder from Whole Foods Market, and sourced out some good cheese, ham and used my […]

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  • June 30, 2014 - 10:02 am

    Jhanis - So clever using the brick! I don’t think I’ve had Cuban sandwiches before! I don’t think I’ve tried any Cuban food ever 🙂 Thanks for sharing this Nancy. 2 hours to prepare this so I’m guessing they must be really good!ReplyCancel

    • June 30, 2014 - 3:13 pm

      nrlowell@comcast.net - Jhanis, Yes, two hours, but most of that is not actively doing anything. It is well worth the effort! The brick was not my idea.ReplyCancel

Here are 21 ways to keep your food safer, and your friends and family healthy during the hot summer months. Think you’re prepared? Before you get started, take this quiz! Yeah! Summer is here, picnics, barbecues, block parties, pool parties, and food poisoning! This time of year toting food around can be risky business, don’t […]

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  • June 26, 2014 - 8:21 am

    Sarah - Great things to remember, and just in time for all of the summer cookouts!

    Sarah
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    • June 26, 2014 - 8:57 am

      nrlowell@comcast.net - Happy to help!!ReplyCancel

  • June 26, 2014 - 8:55 am

    Anna Belle - This is the perfect time of year to read this advice! Thanks!ReplyCancel

This summer I was pleased to be asked by my friend Melissa Toler  a wellness coach to work with her on her Summer Salad Series, creating salad recipes for her subscribers. Each week Melissa is sending out a new salad recipe, all of which are simple, and delicious, and are recipes you’ll get if you sign […]

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  • June 24, 2014 - 6:22 am

    Jhanis - I love green salads! But only if I drown it in thousand island dressing, which still isn’t healthy. LOL Also, I always use cheddar because it’s the least expensive around here. :/ReplyCancel

    • June 26, 2014 - 7:10 am

      nrlowell@comcast.net - Jhanis,
      I think the more other stuff you add to your salads to make them tasty, the less dressing you’ll need!ReplyCancel

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