by Kate Etue | Jul 9, 2021 | Meal Plan, Recipes
My dad grilled up the most delicious, juicy burgers on his charcoal grill for July 4th, and he inspired me to plan to grill all our dinners next week. Cooking outside keeps the kitchen cooler. There’s almost no cleanup. And, of course, we get flavors you just...
by Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Jul 5, 2021 | Party!, Tips + Tricks
Summer’s here! That means I’m thinking about all of those picnics, beach parties, and backyard barbecues — and also food safety. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from food borne diseases each year in the United...
by Kate Etue | Jun 28, 2021 | Party!, Recipes
It’s no surprise that we think that the best 4th of July parties are all about the food. Well, and the company too. Fireworks are just a bonus. Let me just say that after a year of isolation and some other really tough stuff, all of us here are more than ready...
by Lisa Barnes | Jun 25, 2021 | Recipes
It’s officially summer, as in officially too damn hot to cook out west where I live, so I’m thrilled to be sharing my actual menu plan for next week, which includes 5 weeknight meals for a heat wave. These are ideas you can use all summer long, and and...
by Jane Sweeney | Jun 24, 2021 | Party!, Recipes
Has anyone else here made a conscious uncoupling from your stove this summer? Will you make anything, including dessert, on the grill, because the thought of turning on the oven makes you cringe? Me too. Which is how I figured out this genius hack for making my...
