Smashed Spiced Avocado Cheddar Crostini

On Sunday we found a (new to us) homemade pasta store in Roselle Park, New Jersey, called Casa di Trevi. It is in a nondescript little white building with a small sign. You probably have

Peach and Blueberry Buttery Scones

It’s the freakin’ weekend, baby I’m about to have me some fun! We are starting this Sunday off with some fancy lady scones! This week’s box of produce from Stony Hill Farms had four beautiful

Roasted Corn Salad with a Honey Lime Dressing

As you know, E and I have been getting a weekly box of fresh produce from one of the local farms here in New Jersey, called Stony Hill Farms. Every Wednesday, it is such a

Sesame Cucumber Salad

Yesterday I posted a photo of me with the cucumber I harvested from my plot at the South Orange Community Garden. Today I am posting a recipe using that very same cucumber. Last night we

Community Garden Update, Part III

We were away in Vegas for July 4th and while we were away I was worried about my garden. Thank god I have some very helpful garden friends who agreed to water my plot while we

Garlic Scape Lemon Almond Pesto

As you know, E and I signed up for a CSA through Stony Hill Farms for the summer. The last two weeks there have been garlic scapes in the box and I have

Blistered Shishito Peppers

One our favorite restaurants in Boston was a small tapas place down the block from our apartment, called Estragon. As I explained in further detail in my Beantown: The List post, they make some of

Enchilada Chicken with Avocado Corn Crema

I love boneless chicken breast. It takes on flavors so nicely and it is so easy to work with! It is always great in the Crockpot. Last weekend I wasn’t in the mood to make

Dinner at The Reservoir in South Orange

Just Keep Swinging #bethegreen Pink Beauties The Reservoir In honor of Earth Day, for the the whole month of April, our building has been running their #bethegreen initiative. This initiative is to try to encourage residents to

Bake Me

(Whole Wheat) Challah Back Girl

Homemade challah is one of my favorite things. While it bakes, it makes the house smell like shabbos, aka heaven! Unfortunately making challah by hand is a rather time consuming process. Kneading the dough over

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