Hot dogs and hamburgers seem to be a part of summer that never changes. They may have tofu wieners and veggie patties, but they’re still what they are. A bun cut in half, with a sizzling hot centerpiece smothered in the trimmings of one’s desire. These trimmings usually define the dog or burger. The better…
Category: Dips & Spreads
Pea Spread with Meyer Lemon
My sister and I were walking the other day. Several times a week we take our dogs, Lainie & Bonnie for a hike up over Burchell Hill and around back through the woods. It takes about 1¼ hrs and gives us lots of time for conversation, when we’re not huffing and puffing! We were discussing…
Arugula & Ricotta Dip with Lemon
Our island has a one-room schoolhouse, with children from Kindergarten to Grade 7. Usually there’s about 16 children attending, and all ages spend the day together. Having had two daughters go through this school, it’s easy to see why small classrooms, where children really know each other, are such a benefit. Each winter we would…
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