Before my basil succumbs to wilt and frost permanently, I’ve got one more recipe for you. Basil Black Pepper Whiskey Cocktail is a pleasantly spicy herbal beverage which goes with all nibbles and appetizers. Continue reading
The array of summer fruits is dwindling at roadside stands, making way for a variety of crisp apples. Plums and pluots are heavy, round and fragrant at the grocery stores. Today’s simple salsa is an ode to these sweet-tart stone fruits. Continue reading
I gave my friend a bag of local peaches from a roadside stand. She took one whiff of the opened bag and declared that grocery peaches never ever have fragrance. Or flavor, for that matter. While you still can, grab some stone fruits grown locally and enjoy summer’s last hurrah. Continue reading