salads and vegetables

I discovered the Greek bread salad, DAKOS, a couple of summers ago, while vacationing on the tiny island of Paros, Greece. Ralph and I…

Wednesday morning my phone rang… I ran behind the ambulance into the hospital’s loading bay. “You’re not allowed in here.” “You’ve got…

After all the making merry of the Christmas season, I find myself craving salad. Not the chopped iceberg lettuce, white tomatoes and…

From the bottom of my heart, happy new year! I’ve recovered from my après Christmas emotional roller coaster ride and I’m wide open…

Even to an accomplished cook, preparing Christmas dinner can feel overwhelming. Knowing that every person sitting at your table is secretly hoping that…

What to serve before a big holiday dinner? If you’re anything like me, searching for delicious vegetable appetizers and side dishes for…

OLD FASHIONED SWEET AND SOUR HARVARD BEETS are a holiday staple at my family’s table. A humble root vegetable turned into a vegetable…

Yesterday, we grocery shopped for three hours for supplies so that I can fill their freezer with soups, casseroles, lasagnas and chili.…

It’s our twenty second wedding anniversary. The girls played this song for me several years ago, while we were searching for music…

Kaitie was home for the long Labour Day weekend. Four perfectly lazy days filled with long talks, meandering walks, card games, restful…