Years ago, when my babies were little and one of the only things they would eat was popcorn, I bought an air popper. I felt I could keep it healthier by using organic popcorn kernels and butter, limiting the salt and fat, etc. We did that for maybe 10 years. Delicious and fast! And then… Continue reading Best Ever Popcorn
Category: Appetizers
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
I love mushrooms. I didn't always love mushrooms, but when I was in my early 20's I learned the true deliciousness of a good, hearty, roasty, crimini. Then I ate every mushroom I could get my hands on. This recipe has since been my family's favorite because of it's dry cheesiness, lack of chopped stems,… Continue reading Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Zucchini Corn Fritters
This is a quintessential Sarah summer snack. Usually with a day or two of my first corn pick my mom shows up at the kitchen door with a quiet question and a smile... "Is it time for zucchini corn fritters??" The answer is always YES!!! I make ours with gluten-free flour so she can enjoy… Continue reading Zucchini Corn Fritters
Soft Pretzels
I started making these for (and with) my kids when they were very small. They love all things bread and I was looking to spice things up a little. By spice, I mean... add salt - LOL! We can't resist soft pretzels whenever we are out and about and this home made version is delicious… Continue reading Soft Pretzels
Tarragon Marinated Mushrooms
A perfect antipasti option for any time of the year! Is it just me or does everyone like those little jars of marinated mushrooms from the fancy grocery store? Pre-covid times, you could sometimes find some at the Safeway "olive bar" sometimes, too. So yummy!! They are my go-to appetizer, midnight snack and picnic treat.… Continue reading Tarragon Marinated Mushrooms
Fried Clam Strips
We have been bay clamming for a couple years now and we love it! We get loads of humongous cockels which I make into succulent chowder and tender clam strips. Many of our friends have casually mentioned that, while that's all well and good... we are missing out on the most delicious Pacific NW clam… Continue reading Fried Clam Strips
Deviled Eggs
Pictured above are the lemon caper variation... I seriously can't believe I have been blogging this long and have never posted a recipe for deviled eggs. It's like my thing, it's what I do, it's what I'm known for at all potlucks everywhere!! Well, get ready to get your 50's housewife on and make some… Continue reading Deviled Eggs
Padron Peppers – some hot, some not
Padrón peppers (Spanish: pimientos de Padrón) are a variety of peppers (Capsicum annuum) from the municipality of Padrón in the province of La Coruña, northwestern Spain.[1] These are small peppers (about 5 cm long), with a color ranging from bright green to yellowish green. Their peculiarity lies on the fact that, while their taste is usually mild,… Continue reading Padron Peppers – some hot, some not
Tomato Tart Fanciness
Only a few of you know this, but I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes. I've kept it a secret because I'm a grower and seller of a many varieties of tomatoes. Over the years I have acquiesced to eating cooked tomatoes, but I'm still developing a taste for the raw ones. This summer I… Continue reading Tomato Tart Fanciness
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