Lavender Flowers make a beautiful addition to simple Meringue Cookies. These small Lavender Meringues add an intriguing taste of summer sweetness to an afternoon break with tea or lemonade.
Month: July 2011
Mixing By Hand – Whipped Cream Topping
Have you ever used a rotary egg-beater? For Making Old-Timey Whipped Cream Topping, mixing simple batters or beating egg whites this nostalgic gadget is a pleasure to have on hand.
California Dreaming – Delicious Chicken Bits
In California we were introduced to a delightful new recipe for a sort of Indian inspired jerk chicken that is quick to prepare and perfect for lots of summer occasions…no matter the weather.
Warm Bacon and Herb Cole Slaw
One of the wonderful things about summer is the abundance of fresh herbs. Those hardy, persistent plants are a delight to the senses…
Simplicity: Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs
While the tabletop grill is now history, the Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs turned out to be quite good. The strawberries were warm, tender and delicious glazed in a simple mixture of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. The cake was toasty and slightly crisped. Together they draw a nice conclusion to a casual summer meal.
Pan-Roasted Balsamic Strawberries
This past Wednesday was Berry Days at the Camas Farmer’s Market. While the beginning of July would often find us at the end of Strawberry Season in this area…