by Flora Caputo | Aug 5, 2013 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I was in charge of dinner last night. So mamma went with what she loves and mixed it all up in a giant salad for a ” summer garden in a bowl” party in your mouth. My daughter was not impressed. Too many vegetables, evidently. Hubby and I were in heaven....
by Flora Caputo | Jul 28, 2013 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Summer is in full swing, and these Farm Fresh Now installments hopefully are inspiring you to use all that great fresh produce that’s in season right now.The one thing I have in abundance in my yard is basil. We have Purple, Thai, Fine, Genovese and Sweet. I...
by Flora Caputo | Jul 27, 2013 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Low-Carb Cinnamon Chip Muffins Ingredients:2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Low-Carb Baking Mix 3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon3/4 cup water1/2 cup sour cream2 eggs 2 tablespoons canola oil5 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons vanilla...
by Flora Caputo | Jul 26, 2013 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Tarragon Chocolate Bundt Cake with Double Drizzle adapted from Brown Eyed BakerIngredients:nonstick cooking spray 1 tablespoon cocoa powder some breadcrumbs cake batter: 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate,...
by Flora Caputo | Jul 24, 2013 | Motherhood, Uncategorized
Hello Readers.Social media and the “interwebs” is an amazing way to meet people and grow your community. Through it I have met amazing and talented people I would not have ever met had it not been through this blog One of the people I have had the pleasure...
by Flora Caputo | Jul 15, 2013 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Holy Moly. Is this an awesome infographic from one of my content partners, The Land Connection and Farm Fresh Now! It’s the food infographic to end all food infographics. I would print this out and put it on your fridge, and keep track of what to...
by Flora Caputo | Jul 13, 2013 | Recipes, Uncategorized
My daughter LOOOVES roasted chicken, and we have a great little place down the street that you can get a roasted chicken and two sides with pita bread for under 20 bucks. It’s an easy dinner solution when we have a busy night. The problem is, we always have left...
by Flora Caputo | Jul 11, 2013 | Recipes, Uncategorized
So here is a pasta salad to end all pasta salads. Brown butter? GNOCCHI!? HONEY GOAT CHEESE? Sweet corn?Is it dessert?No. I said it was a salad, didn’t I?That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.Brown Butter Corn and Gnocchi Pasta SaladIngredients1...
by Flora Caputo | Jul 10, 2013 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Summer is the time for pasta salads. And if you want to expand your pasta salad repertoire, including whole grains is a healthy and fun way to do so. Farro is one of my favorites. The issue with farro is how long it takes to cook. Farro, as in many ingredients for...
by Flora Caputo | Jul 5, 2013 | Recipes, Uncategorized
It’s this week’s “Farm Fresh Now!” Installment, and what a treat it is! There are four recipes for the price of one. But here’s the rub. I was late posting this. I should have posted this before the 4th, because these ideas would have...