Pie Iron Creations

Corky and I went on a camping trip earlier this summer.  For years, I have gone camping each summer with the Lansing Jaycees.  When Corky entered my life and started going with me on these trips, it turned into us staying at a local “2 star hotel”, which is as close to camping as he [...]

 
The chickpea is neither a chick nor a pea…

I have been interested in trying fresh garbanzo beans or chickpeas for several years.  Every time I read about a west coast food blogger finding them at the farmer’s market I was jealous.  On trips to the Honeybee Market in Detroit, I inquired about them and found that they had “just had some the week [...]

 
Daring Cooks:  Nut Butter Challenge

I have been a very bad Daring Cook, not completing a challenge in several months.  I logged onto the website this week fully expecting to not have access to the private message boards and being shut out of this month’s challenge.  I was happy to find that I was not blocked, so I thought I [...]

 
Summer Salad II:  Spring Milk Cheese and Date Salad

I am a regular at several Farmers Markets in the area.  I shop at the Lansing City Market year round, but LOVE going there in the summer.  I also shop at other local markets, including the Allen Street Market, The Meridian Farmer’s Market, The East Lansing Farmer’s Market and the Old Town Farmer’s Market.  This [...]

 
Summer Salad I

I love summer. I love the fact that I work part time in the summer months, which gives me more time to visit markets, buy fresh produce and try new recipes. Theoretically, I should be blogging daily at this time of the year, but I have had a hard time getting back into the blogging [...]

 
Spiced Chickpea & Carrot Salad for Meatless Monday

On a recent trip to Toronto, I bought a cookbook by Donna Hay. I was instantly attracted to the beautiful pictures and read through the recipes several times. I even sent a text message back to Corky, letting him know that I bought my “first Donna Hay cookbook.” I was and remain that sure that [...]

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