The summer season is nearing its end and my herbs are going to seed (flowering) and basically looking a little ragged from a long summer of producing fresh herbs for cooking and baking. I let my basil go early (I made batches of pesto and used it in so many recipes) and the honey bees … Continue reading
Summer is my favorite time of the year to enjoy so many different fresh fruits. I’ve been enjoying Michigan strawberries and fruits such as melons and blueberries are also very sweet and perfect as a light dessert with maybe a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The citrus dressing is just heavenly and perfect with the … Continue reading
Fruit in some form is frequently a part of every meal I serve, especially when entertaining. I might just have a bowl of fresh fruit such as apples, grapes or oranges; serve fruit as a salad over greens or have something a little fancier such as these summer berries topped with a yogurt seasoned with … Continue reading
This is a fun dessert to make because of all the delicious fruit and the way it is presented in a watermelon. I remember when I first made this for one of my husband’s friends youngest son and his wife. He had built our deck for us down by the lake and this dessert was a part of a special … Continue reading
This salad is best served when your local melons are in season. It is a very refreshing, colorful, Weight Watcher’s salad perfect for a barbecue.
Fresh fruit of the season has a little added flavor with this dressing poured over it. The lemon juice will help keep the color should you add bananas or apples and the cranberry juice adds a nice tartness.