Those of us in Pennsylvania just went from cool, rainy spring days to hot and humid summer. I don’t know about you, but summer just isn’t my season. Odd, I know, but I do not like glistening on those muggy … Continue reading
Many years ago, we were at a “Dish to Pass”. One of the salads was the just the tastiest and easiest salad I’ve ever had. I try to keep a dish of it in my fridge since just … Continue reading
It’s cold and rainy out. Unseasonably so! Instead of firing up a grill on the patio we are inside hankering for soup. This recipe is a combination of a half dozen sweet potato soups I found online. Sweet potatoes are … Continue reading
This past weekend was our Spring Nature weekend at the White Oak Inn. We’ve been holding this particular weekend for as long as we’ve been innkeepers. A local naturalist takes our guests out in the woods for various activities including … Continue reading
Since corn and cilantro are on our minds, here is a great salsa with TONS of flavor. INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked corn kernels 1 tomato, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced 1 … Continue reading
Thanks to my good friend, Joyce (one of the 8 Broads), I received the Anti-Inflammatory Eating book by Michelle Babb with lots of recipes. That’s the good news, and the dishes are helpful for diabetics like me. However I do … Continue reading
We serve a lot of salads at The White Oak Inn and I’m always trying to come up with new combinations. I want them to both look pretty and taste good, as well as have interesting textures when you eat … Continue reading
Although I grew up enjoying this “salad”, the adaptations I’ve made are lower in carbohydrates making it more suitable for diabetics and people counting carbs. By the way, my mother was a big fan of jello. Any dish made with … Continue reading
January came and went .. poof! 8 Broads “soup month” is over and I am still working on mine! Multiple snowstorms, the flu, colds flying around and more time to play in the kitchen than normal. That is the fun … Continue reading
My husband Michael is a vegan and dinner for the family can be a challenge. Our kids are unapologetic omnivores. They are fine with an occasional vegan meal but it has to be hearty. This soup worked and we all … Continue reading