Month: July 2014

Watermelon Cucumber Gazpacho

Watermelon Cucumber Gazpacho

Watermelons are at their peak juiciness in the hottest days of summer. They bring their cool, refreshing sweetness into our gardens and our markets at the exact time we need it. Cucumber is, thus, a perfect pairing. For this gazpacho recipe I’ve added dried dill to boost that refreshing factor.

Poached Pear and Arugula Salad

Poached Pear and Arugula Salad

Originally posted in 2014. Updated with recipe card and new pictures in 2019. I just recently started liking pears, and although I am normally no fan of cooked fruit, it works very well here. For this salad, I sautéed pear slices with a simple syrup,…

Edna Mae’s Cream Pancakes

Edna Mae’s Cream Pancakes

This pancake recipe is adapted from a long-time favorite by the Pioneer Woman. The original recipe is in her first cookbook, as well as on her website, if you’d like to check it out. I’ve changed it up a bit to increase the flavor (trying…