I have no garden this year other than my pots of herbs, but I’ve been seeing pics and posts from friends who do. And everywhere, it’s tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes! They love this heat! This simple Green Bean Tomato Salad is a fabulous way to put a few to good use.
Hamburgers au Poivre
When my Sis & I were kids back in Iowa, and way back about 40 to 45 years ago, Hamburgers au Poivre was a huge favorite at our house. My Mom had this recipe on rotation for a while, and there’s a good reason!
Cheesy Sauerkraut Toast
If this “recipe” for Cheesy Sauerkraut Toast is a surprise to you, I gotta tell ya it was a surprise to me, too! I came across the concept quite by accident on the New York Times website and immediately latched onto it as a way to use up a little sauerkraut leftover from making my Reuben Sandwiches.
Julia Childs Berry Clafoutis
I have been having a love affair this year with…Julia Childs Berry Clafoutis. Maybe someday I’ll complete that sentence with news in the romance department but in the meantime, I’m not complaining a bit about settling with this simple, custardy fruit dessert. Clafoutis is kind of a cross between a cake and a pudding and it is everything, This year it’s a simple pleasure that’s been like a little salvation.
King Arthur Banana Streusel Muffins
I have a favorite muffin recipe so it’s not often you’ll see me go rogue. But now and then, I find something so irresistible I can’t wait to make them! That’s where these marvelous King Arthur Banana Streusel Muffins come in.




