Month: August 2015
Fresh peaches brighten up the season
August 24, 2015
Staying on the topic of summer produce, let’s move our attention to peaches. These juicy, sweet hand-fruits are one of my personal favorites. And just like sweet corn that we mentioned last week, there are a variety of ways to enjoy them. How to pick a peach Just like any piece of fruit you purchase […]
Simple, realistic steps towards a paperless kitchen
August 24, 2015
The thought of creating a paperless kitchen may seem like a daunting task, but with the help of the right organizational pieces it can be easily done. Any home – small or large, contemporary or traditional – can be reorganized to limit paper products. First, it is important to consider your household, the people around […]
Summer ends on a sweet note with fresh corn
August 17, 2015
I grew up in the southern thumb if Michigan. My neighborhood didn’t have sidewalks and corner stores – we experienced budding childhood in between cornfields and cow farms. It wasn’t uncommon for kids to drive around at night and steal ears of corn, fresh and ripe from the towering stalks. The summer treat is no […]