Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures

Kids meet Corncakes

Posted on August 25, 2016 by msw blog

I eyed my coworker, smiling and walking through the youth garden with arm loads of corn. Behind him was a trail of kids with various vegetables. My coworker stopped at our patch and cheerfully said, bring some vegetables, we’re making … Continue reading →

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Caprese salad meets Salumi (cured meats)

Posted on August 21, 2016 by msw blog

I came across this great post on how to put a twist on the classic caperse salad. My first thought was were is the meat?  Then I thought  what if  caprese salad and Salumi had a summer love child, it would … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Gremolata (asparagus with herbs)

Posted on August 18, 2016 by msw blog

I thought I would fancy up the title, as asparagus and herbs sounds bland. There is NOTHING bland about this dish. It deserves the “fancy” name gremolata, but don’t fear. Gremolata is nothing more than chopped herbs, classically made of … Continue reading →

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Pick three ingredients and three words and let’s eat!

Posted on August 13, 2016 by msw blog

Name three ingredients?” No, it’s “Name three words”. I was looking back and forth between the group, when a kid leaned into me and said, “They’re trying to decide on what to have for dinner.” I thought what an inventive … Continue reading →

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Fresh Corn Salad

Posted on August 7, 2016 by msw blog

3 for $1.00 was a fair deal for summer corn, and it was also a great reminder that I have not tried to best my brother’s corn salad. Not that his is bad, but this is a friendly sibling rivalry … Continue reading →

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