It's summer in Minnesota, and that can mean many things to many people. For me, it's not really summer until the road side stands pop up offering cucumbers, melons, potatoes and, of course, sweet corn. Now, it can't be just any kind of sweet corn. You see, I grew up spoiled. … [Read more...] about Sweet Corn – Hot off the Grill
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Refrigerator Pickles: The Taste of Summer
When we were considering what to fill our raised bed garden with this spring, one of the things that made the list and was on the "must have" list were chub cucumbers or pickling cucumbers. Chubs are smaller cucumbers. They're like the short, stumpy cousin to the long, lanky … [Read more...] about Refrigerator Pickles: The Taste of Summer
Orange Pecan Zucchini Bread for Doorsteps Everywhere
Our garden is overflowing with zucchini, and after eating it 5 out of the 7 nights last week with dinner sauteed, added in sauces and cut into cold spears, it's time to bake. Lucky for me, one of my favorite quick breads is zucchini bread. This one is complete with orange zest … [Read more...] about Orange Pecan Zucchini Bread for Doorsteps Everywhere
Spicy Sweet Savory Seared Ahi Tuna
I would imagine that for most people the word tuna conjures up images of soggy tuna salad sandwiches made with too much mayo and pickle juice. Or better yet, a classic Midwestern tuna hot dish (read casserole for the rest of the country) with egg noodles and potato chips on … [Read more...] about Spicy Sweet Savory Seared Ahi Tuna
Canned Tuna: More Than Just a Casserole
I like tuna. Really. I do. I like it as a big, ol' tuna steak, sliced raw on my sushi, seared and dipped in wasabi-infused sauce. I do NOT, however, appreciate what most American households are likely to have as their tuna standard: Chunk Light Tuna...at least in most cases. … [Read more...] about Canned Tuna: More Than Just a Casserole
